New-York tribune., 1885-03-07
4" A D---D FRAUD
PILGRIMS BACK FROM THE CAPITAL.

FOOISORE ANDNEAKf 'N''%F
THOMPSON TO De vISDICATED.
Hungry, thirsty, footsore and sleepy Demo-
Gratis were numerous yesterday about the City Hall aud
the municipal departments A man with cheap walk
ingstick limp and generally used-up appearance was
at once pointed out a" Washington pilgrim over
1900 of into the city just before daybrcak
They belonged TO the County Democracy contingent
The ten hours that they spent the way from wash
ngton did put them in good humor and as the great
majority OF had not been able TO get enough 10 eat
at the Capital the restaurants and qnorshops In the
negborhood OF the City Hall well patronzed They
all agreed that full justice had been done In the way OF
painting the Capital rel in honor of Democratic vic
tory There seemed TO be no desire, however ON the
part Of these patriots to live In Washington They
agreed with Colonel Jim Mooney that New iork was
good enough for them.
Several copies OF the official register OF the United
States were brought back on the County Democracy
ran and time spent In comparing the rates OF
pay OF Federal employees with those received by the
city place holders 1t found that the city was the
much liberal paymaster; and that removed all
desire the part OF those now In the cys employ TO
seek places under Secretary Manning or Secretary
Whitney. Al, were agreed that Hubert o; Thompson
would insult public morals with such nomination, one
his active friends who made speeches for him during
the last canvass said Mr. Thompson has got to be
vndicated. Grover Cleveland is his friend. and will
stick BY him REGARDLESS Of publ, opinion unw IT. said
Secretary Of the Treasury. lie did do so, and Mr.
and Whitney They viii that he is confirmed Tor any
place the President may choose 10 give him Popular
clanor will not have the least influence ON this Admin
In ease Thompson Is mane Collector 1T is said that
1929 Flynn viii be giyeI The weighing contract formerly
was nominated by Mr.. Cleveland when Governor for
NAVAL oeer coone Mooney wants to be
Postal Note Agent, to succeed Frank Raymond at
for United States District Attorney to succeed Elinu
Root at salary of $4,000 There are several persons
who want to be Postmaster including Nelson j. Water
the opinion prevails that the President, will
continue Mr.. Pearson no,,s in Sniee; Mayor sr
General James, is said to have urged the
retention Of Mr.. Pearson
First Secretary Of the sesry ha.
because 1t opposed Tlden While generally regarded as
a small politician without strength OF any kind. Tam
Tsmmany to the door whenever applies for place.
George Caulhed, Commissioner Of Jurors was found
of and was tendcrly nursing bunion the foot which
the shoe had covered Yes. he sa.d this remins.
had good time, though. OF course am pleased
with the nanguration, with the Cabinet and everything
the return trip. was long. cheerless and cold ride
fire having gone ont In the car and it was some time
| Alderman Tony" Hartman recountng to
friends in the City Hall his mishap was tired out"
car felt pain in my head Then it got down my back
and this was succeeded BY oongestiys chill knew
enc Of the party had flask Of whiskcy, and friend
from the annexed district had qunine and with big
doses OF each was able TO get up Precipitation But
think 1 had close call ON severe attack OF pneu-
Sheriff Davidson with several friends celebrating
In quiet way yesterday the inauguration OF Demo-
cratic President and his escape from official dccap
srsi The inauguration was success irving Hairs dele
CATION OF the features Of the parade and the
Cabinet calculated to cast nil former Cabinets In the
1 shade.