The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1886-10-02
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.

excellent health and spirits. The
party consisting of Mr.. and Mira,
Cleveland, Mrs, Folsom, Col. d,
S, Lamont, Mrs, Lamont, two
children and nurse, reached the
city on Wednesday evening by
a special chr attached to the Con-
gressional limited train from New
York. The Presidentreturns with
a facebronzed and healthful in
color Mrs. Cleveland also shares
the effects of free exposure to the
mountain air, and appears to be
in excellent health.
There is much conjecture as to
the probable result of the confer
ence which was held at Albany
between the President and Secre-
tary Manning, with reference to
Mr.. Manning s return to the Cabi-
net at the expiration of his term Of
absence. As his conclusion has
not yet been made public, opin-
ions will, for a few days at least,
continue to be divided upon the
question.
United States Treasurer Jorllon
has decided not to begin to issue
the new one dollar silver certii-
Gates for general circulation until
the latter part of next week, in
order that arrangements may be
perfected by which they shall en-
ter i'll to business circles in various
cities simultaneously. Many of
the business men throughout the
country are under tn: impression
that the distribution Of those notes
will be made in Washington. This
is a mistake, Although small
quantities Of silver will be receiy-
ed In exchange for the silver notes
at the Treasury, the general dis
tribution will be made at the yari-
GUS sub-treasuries throughout the
country.
The machinery which is to be
used in conducting experiments III
the manufacture of silk, is being
put in working order i'll one of the
buildings upon the grounds of the
Department Of Agriculture. The
experiment IS to be made by hay-
ing young girls attend the reels
which will be used in spinning the
silk from the cocoons, with view
to finding out whether this would
be the most economical plan.
The collection of relics, which
were obtained by General Grant
during his journey around the
world, which, twill be remember
| ed, were presented to the Govern
lnent by Mrs Grant soon after the
Generals death, will soon be
placed ppon exhibition in the Ma
tional Museum. 4 number of
large and very handsome cases
are being prepared and placed in
position for the reception of this
extensive and valuable collection,
which will doubtless prove a most
attractive addition to the museum.
A great deal Of comment has
been occasioned by the action OF
the Commissioner of Patents in
Diminishing from his Office a lady
who is said to be the great-grand-
daughter of Robt. Morris of Revo-
lutionary fame. The Commits
sioner says that the removal was
made in order to promote the eff
fciency Of the service. He says
that it is a very common thing for
persons dismissed, to claim that
their great grandmother or great
grandfather was prominent in the
revolution, or at some other an
cient period. Being a descendent
of a revolutionary hero has be-
cone a chestnut" with the Com
mission6r, and he says that here
after he proposes, when necessary,
to improve the force Of his office
according to his own IDEAS.
The roofing Of the west wing OF
tie State, War and Navy building
is progressing towards completion,
and when it is finished the whole
exterior will have been finished,
except possibly the steps and
esplanades of the west front. 1t
stands directly west of the White