The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-05-31
THE WEEK TN WASHINGTON.

IIiror Matters of Interest in the Capital
City.
EUNDAY. MAY 20.-Another deep crack was
discovered in the surface of Pier of the Aque
duct Bridge, and this caused q great deal Of
alarm. The western abutment OF the pier
slowly sinking. Two additional watchmeu
were posted on the bridge, drivers are warned
to drive very slowly, aud danger flags mark
the third and fifth pier.
MONDAY, MAY 2l.-Coxey, Browne, and Jones
were sentenced by Judge Miller to-day to
serve 20 days each in Jail for carrying ban,
ner into the Capitol grounds, and Coxey ano
Browne were also required to pay So add.
tional or each to serve 10 more days IN jail
for stepping on the grass.-The Secretary
of the Interior appointed a commission, con-
eisting of James 5. Hook, of Georgia, John A.
German, of Pennsylvania, and John L. Tuilis,
of Arkansas, TO negotiate with the Usage
Ind ians for the surrender TO the United States
of such portion of their reservation in Okla
lhoma as they may be willing to cede. The
work is undertaken under the provisions of
the act of March 8 1898. aud the Commits
sioners receive q compensation of $l3 per
day.
TUESDAY, MAY 22-Public Printer Benedict
made his first appearance at the Government
Printing Office since the big batch of disnis-
sails on Saturday. He was kept busy listen
ing to appeals for reinstatement. Mr.. Bene-
dict is in favor of the effort On foot among
the discharged employees TO secure an sppro-
priation from Congress TO pay them for the
leave due them during the current fiscal
year which, under the present interpretation
of the law by the Comptroller, they would
not be entitled 10 until next July. Mr.. Beue-
dict makes no secret of his intention to still
further reduce the force.-tItzperald S
army of New England Industrials arrived
a., l,nd 2 l,a
night. The 20 miles to this city were covered
between 10 a. N. and 5 p. N. The men were
in good condition. They marched direct to
their Headquarters in a vacant church at the
corner of Tenth aud streets. They deny
any connection with the Coxeyites, but be-
lieve in the doctrine of Notwithstanding
bonds, as advocated by Coxey. They viii
present their petition and return home
WEDNESDAY, May 23.-The Committee on In
valid Pensions has reported favorabiy a bill
providing fine of $500 and imprisonment as
penalty to any ex-soldier who post-dates his
voucher for pension before the 4th OF the
month. Representatives Picker, of South
Dakota, and Lacey, of Iowa, vigorously oP-
posed the measure on the ground that it pro-
vdes for e radical punishment that is un-
necessary and likely to get soldiers into the
Federal Courts and into trouble without any
intention on their part to commit crime.
The bill will be opposed by them and by a
great many others who take their view of
the punitive features of the measure.
THURSDAY, May 24-The Investigation bv the
House Naval Committee of the armor-plate
frauds began to-day. 1t is conducted by a
subcommittee of FIVE members. The Dem
ocratic members are Mr.. Cummings, Mr..
Money and Mr.. Talbot. The Republican
members are Mr.. DOlliver of Iowa, and Mr..
Wadsworth. of New York. The investiga-
tion will be open throughout. Chairman
Cummings favors this method OF inquiry,
md said to-day that be was strongly opposed
20 any ar-chamber sittings
ERIDAY, MAY 25.-The National League for
the Protection of American Institution is op-
posing the appropriation of money for Catho-
lie parochial schools established among the
Indians Ex-Justice Strong is Vice-Presi-
dent of the league, and Wheeler III. Feckham
and Dorman B. Eaton are on its Board of
Directors Tho league claims to have a large
number of Representatives pledged to fight
the appropriation. The Protestants have
little to do with tho Indian schools now and
they have all become Romanist institutions.
SATURDAY, MAY 26-It is expected that the
new Recorder Of Deeds, c. H. J. Taylor, COL
ored, whose commission was signed by the
= President yesterday, will take charge of the
Deeds Office to-day. No changes will be
made in the employees during the first week.
He was serenaded by colored admirers last
night. There is a general impression that
the profits Of the Office are over $4,000 per
annum. AS formerly. The fees of Office were
over $40 600 aud the Recorder received them
ali. few years ago. however, Congress en-
acted that the fees should be paid into the
United States Treasury, and that the Re-
eorder should be paid salary Of 1000 per
sDnum-