The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-10-05
THE WEEK In WASHINGTON.
EEinor Matters of Interest in the Capital
City.


Minor Matters of Interest in the Capital
City.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 24.-Prof. Chakravait Brah-
min Of the highest caste, houored the Wash
ington Theosophica Society with a lecture on
the truth of theosophy. Over l.600 peTs8ns
listened to him, ard the event was the most
important that has occurred for some time in
theosophical circles.
MONDAY, SEPT. 25.-The report on the propo-
sition to strengthen the Long Bridge by ad-
ditionsl piling is still before the Secretary of
War. He has had several conferences with
the representatives of the railroad company,
but to-day postponed final action on the mat
ter. 1t is understood that he does not regard
the project favorably. The engineer officers
express the opinion that the introduction of
extra piles and the proposed repairs would
operate 10 increase the danger from high
water by obstructing the outflow. The prob
abilities are that the Secretary will refuse TO
sanction the proposition.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 26-Vice-Prpsideut Steven
son left for Allentown, Pa where he will
spend tomorrow, along with other persons
as the guest of ex-Gov. Black. The agree
ment under which the debate in the Senate
is now proceeding leaves things in such shape
that the presiding officer can easily get away,
and the Vice-Presdent. taking advantage of
it, goes, as he says, simply for day of recre-
atiOn.-Tbe 18Th annual Convention of the
Womsn's Christian Temperance Union of the
District opened at the Congregational Church.
Mrs. La Fetra, after continuous service of
more than eight years in the Presidents
chair, resigns. During the past year two
new auxiliaries have been organized, with a
membership of more than 600 Interesting
hours were spent in bearing words Of encour-
agement and counsel from various pastors of
the city and the annual address of the Presi-
dent.
WEDNESDAY. SEPT. 27-The W. c. T. q. con-
tinued their sessions. Mrs. Mary E. Griffith
was elected President. Other officers: Cor.
See, Mrs. S. u. Hsrtsock; Rec Sec, Mrs. En-
ma F. Shelton Treas, Mrs. S. NJ. Westcott;
Auditor, Miss Lizzie KessIer. Delegates
TO the National Convention, Mrs. s. ID. La
Fetra and Mrs. E Cohen; Alternates Mrs
Smith and Mrs. Williams
THURSDAY. SEPT. Ex-senator Pettierew in
PRODUCED a bill aPpropristihg $4,000 for the
relief OF Mrs Ella L. Jones, the widow of ].
Boyd Jones, of Evansville Wis, who was
killed in the wreck of the Ford's Tbeater
building This is the FIRST bill of its kind to be
introduced in the Senste.-Director Cen
eral George r. Davis of the Words Fair is
IN the city for the purpose of inducing the
President and Mrs. Cleveland to attend the
Fair before it closes. He called at the White
House this morning He thinks that mas
much as the President had opened the fair, it
was only fit and proper that be should close it.
FRIDAY. SEPT. 29.-The case of Fred c. Aims
worth, VIM. E. Covert, Geo. w. Dsnt, and
Francis Sasse, Indicted for manslaughter in
the Ford's Theater disaster was called in the
Criminal Court, Judge McCOmas. this morn
ing. Messrs Perry and Davis appeared for
the defense. and District Attorney Birney
and Assistant District Attorney Tsggart for
the United States. The plea of not guilty
to the new Indictment was Withdrawn, and
demurrer similar to that fled TO the former
Indictment was again filed. Mr.. Davis in
his argument contended that the indictment
did not set out aHy specif and sole duties of
any one of these defendants, aud this, in
view of the decision Of the Court makes the
indictment defective and inca pable of calling
any citizen to answer.-To-day the removal
Of all tie models from the model halls of tlie
Patent Office building was finished and now
all are arranged in their new quarters in the
Union Building. Much care WAS required in
the transfer, the cases are made of iron
and glass; and the patents are invaluable,
being frequently used as exhibits in cases
pending before courts. The vacated space in
the mOdel-hals win be occupied by branches
OF the Land Office, and also for the storage
Of valuable Government records. The first
action in the transfer from these rented
buildings was taken to-day, when the re-
moVai OF TIE DiVlSlon OF Accounts OF the
General Land Office from the Barber Build
ing, at Eleventh and streets, was COM
Deneed.
6ATURDkY, SEPT. 30.-It appears that the New
York and New Jersey bridge bill is likely to
encounter difficulties in the Senate Commit
teesB Commerce unless il is materially m0di-
fed. The committee held meeting to-day
but took no action. Ex-Congressman Phil
Thompson. of Kentucky, appeared before the
necessity of as early action by the Senate as
possible. so that the work could begin in con-
struetion without undue delay. The commit
tee Is divided as to what is best to be DONE the
sticking point being certain provisions Of the
bill permitting discretionary power TO Ne1
York City Board.-Phil r. Dodge Presi-
dent of the Aergeutbaler Linotype Co, of
Baltimore. has fled a suit against Commits
Eioner Of Patents Seymour, the Rogers Type
graphic Go. and Jacob S. Shuckers. The
contest is over the original invention of the
typesetting machine, which has been d.
cided By the Patent Office against the Mer-
enshaler people Ia their bill the complain
ants allege that the Examiners have con-
founded the specific Improvements made by
hergeRthaler With certain time honored
methods Of spacing by the use of auoins and
wedges, and II Is asserted that Mergenthaler
claim is novel and pztentable If limited TO the
specific combination described in his applica-
ton. The complainant company pray the
court 70 adjudse that they are entitled to re-
eeiVe q patent for the specific invention of
AergentbaIer.