Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-10-17
Capitol Cuttings.
What is Transpiring at the
Fountain Head of the Fed
eraI Government.

Civil Service Commissioner Eaton Will
remain in Washington during the winter.
Minister Foster arrived in Washington
and his successor will probably be appointed
soon.
Mr.. Hendricks thinks that an entirely
new civil-service commission will be ap-
pointed.
Ex-Minister Kasson has collected material
for diplomatic history of the war Of the
rebellion which he is engaged in writing.
George B. Chiffon of West Virginia Is an
nounced as a candidate for the position OF
doorkeeper of the house of representatives.
Mr.. Charles Ewing's health is still such
as to prevent his departure for Mexico, and
his leave of absence has been extended to
October II.
The treasury department is receiving an
increased demand for small currency, which
is regarded by the officials Of that depart
ment as a sign of revival Of the business OF
the country.
II is now stated that Miss Cleveland will
not return 10 the White House for six
weeks, and that Mrs. Hoyt, the presidents
married sister, will remain with him until
Miss Cleveland gets back. Nothing is
known at the White House about the report
that Miss Cleveland is engaged in writing a
novel.
"My successor will, presume, be ready
to enter upon his duties on the lst OF No
yember," said Civil-Service Commissioner
Eaton. "If the president, in view OF the
unreasonable jealousies which exist, shall
deem il wise to supersede one or both OF the
| other commissioners, l think he will do 81
deliberately, freely and at the proper time
He Will not be cOerced, either as 10 he
time or the person selected, by the impu
dent demands of noisy interneddlers."
The commissioner of the land Office ha:
been Informed that the operations OF X. Z
Bloomfield, an Englis man, manager OF I'M
Arkansas Land and Cattle company, re
Gently convicted at Denver of procuring
fraudulent entries upon public lands, wer'
of the most audaciOus character. All OF tn
COWBOYS in his employ were forced to max
entries in his behalf AMI then he set u
"paper men, or in other words, made en-
tries in the names of persons who had u
existence. His conviction, it is believed
will have a wholesome effect ON Others WI
have been guilty of like practices.
| The president is now varying his eyenil
: recreation by taking walks instead OF TIC
, , ing out as formerly. lie enjoys walking an
! has spent great deal Of time on foot out
4 doors lately. His life In other respects col
{ tines to be uneventful. He works create
: number of hours and devotes less time
e social or other recreations than any pres
e dent we have had for many years.
Alex r. Shepherd, better known to Il
!; country as Boss Shepherd" is expected
Washington about October 20, and they a
!. still talking of a public demonstration +
S his reception. During the last three or TO
wears he has been In chihuahua, MeX1c
where he has met with considerable ou
ness success. Early in the summer he Sc
=, his family north. and now he Is coming
!. ioin them in their visit.
Senator Blair, who recently arrived
Washington, says that he will reintrocu
,f the educational bill in the senate early
IS the next session. and thinks Mr.. Willis a
d other friends of the bill will introduceit II
a the house In time to secure action upon
st before the end Of the session. He beiie'
D, that all the Republican members OF !
o, house and nearly half Of the Southern DE
,e ocrats will support the measure. MT. Bl
e saws II was defeated in the house last sessi
of only by preventing consideration, and u
II. It commands the support of twothirds
"a the senate.