The National tribune., 1893-03-02
THE WEEK TN WASHINGTON.

SUNDAY, FEB. 19-The Pope's jubilee was
celebrated in ali OF the Catholic churches in
the city to-day. At the Catholic University
Monsignor Satolli celebrated mass. and Bishop
Keane delivered the oration.-Commander
in-Chief Wessert. with his wife and daugh-
ter, were in the city short while. They did
not remain more than an hour, as the Com
mander-in- Chief was anxious to catch train
for the West.
MONDAY. FEB. 20-Secretary Noble has
granted tie request of Mrs. Potter Palmer.
the President of the Board of Lady Mana
gers of the Worlds Columbian Exposition. for
permission 10 take 10 the Exposition 8 num-
Der of Indian children from the Romona In
dian School in New Mexico to assist in Illus
trating the methods of Indian education.-
rcd, white and blue fair was opened by
Washington Commandery, /, Uniformed
rank Jr. o. q. A. M.-Senator Voorhees, of
the Committee on Library, to-day submitted
q report on the resolution inquiring into the
use of foreign materials in the construction
Of the new library building. The report is an
entire vindication of Gen. Caseys judgment
In the selection of material, and states that
the confidence placed in Gen. Caseys discre-
ton has not been misplaced. The whole con-
struction was placed in charge of Gen. Casey,
and be has carried out this piece of work
with care and ability.
TUESDAY, FEB 21-The Continental Con-
gress of the Daughters of the American Rev
olution were rendered grand reception by
Mrs. WIN. ID. Cabeil. Vice President General
presiding. at her residence on Massachusetts,
avenue. a large delegation of the Sons of the
RevolHtion we're also present-Miss Miller,
the daughter of the Attorney General, was
married to Mr.. Clifford Arrick. The Sd q.
s. Art Band was present and rendered
pretty selections during the wedding aud
reception.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22-The officers Of the Ma
tional Industrial Legion, an organization in
the Populist Party which is designed for
educational purposes. held meeting at Cen
cordia Hall.-Iu the afternoon the Ma
tional Press Reform Association, confined to
those who edit reform papers that as rule
advocate the principles of the Populst Party,
held meeting at the Concordis Hail.
The second Continental Congress of the
Daughters of the Revolution was opened AT
the Church of Our Father in the morning.
by Vice. President General Mrs. W. ID. Cabel
The report OF Mrs. III. v. Boynton showed
the total membership to be 400, represent
ing "a States-The Legion of Loyal
Women held a very successful entertainment
at the Builders Exchange-The Old Guard
and the Veteran Firemen's Association were
the only organizations which paraded on
Washinrton's Birthday. The ground was
covered with snow aud ths weather was very
disagreeable.
THURSDAY, FEB. 23.-The Daughters of the
Revolution were received by President Har-
rison and Mrs. Mckee this morning.--Mrs.
Lease, the celebrated Kansas Populst de-
livered q lecture on The Signs of the
Times " at Albaugh's Theater.
FRIDAY, FEB. 24.-Miss Clara Barton, Presi-
dent of the Red Cross Society held a recep-
tion to meet the officers and charter members
of the organization at the Orders head
quarters. The gathering was a representa-
tive one, and included mem bers of the Senate
and House. officials Of the Executive Depart
ments, and prominent citizens of the District
The meeting of the Daughters of the
Revolution closed to-day. Mrs. II. v Boyn-
ton was elected President. In the afternoon
the members attended receptions given by
Mrs Hallowell and Mrs. Blunt at their resi-
dences.-The President has appointed Pat
rick ]. Walsh of Georgia, Commissioner at
Large and John b. Castleman, Of Kentucky,
Alternate C0mmissioner-at-L Large to the
Worlds Columbian Exposition.
SATURDAY, FEB. 25.-The Gridiron Club held
an informal supper at the Arlington, followed
by business meeting, at which the various
committees for the March dinner were APP
pointed.-A misplaced switch was the cause
OF railroad accident at the Long Bridge. A
freight train stood on the side track waiting
for passenger train, which came bounding
over the rails. and, not until it was too late, did
the engineer OF the passenger see the open
switch. In the crash the fireman Of the
freight was killed. both legs being severed
from his body. and two or three people in
iured. The telegraph operator was arrested.