The National tribune., 1888-05-31

omy that always looks out for margins had
$500 left Of the appropriation allowed him to
get this work up; and the happy thought struck
him 10 ask a sufficient addition to this sum TO
get up book on a somewhat smaller scale, to
be distributed by Members Of Congress among
those who would be benefited most by such a
work. The original volume was so immense
in size as to be entirely impTacticable as book
Of reference, and he wanted to make one that
could be used. He has at last completed the
work, adding 70 the original plan short, crisp
general history of the growth of each invention
from the first crude idea down TO the present
time. 1t has 200 pages, 10 by 20 inches, with
from five to 20 illustrations on each page, giving
in the history at the bottom the consecutive line
OF the improvements, number of manufactures
in the United States, capital invested, value of
productions, wages paid, hands employed, etc;
giving also the dates Of patents issued.
There are 200 Of the arts represented. The
appropriation made by the Government will
pay for 5000 copies, about IL each for the Sem
ators and Members; and in addition to this.
Mr.. Butterworth will have 300 issued at his
own expense so confident is he of the good
such work will accomplish.
"a few years ago." said he "most people
thought the Patent Office harbor for cranks,
and not of the kind for which letters-patent
are issued either. 1t was money thrown away
to sustain it, because there was no interest in
heaven or earth that could be promoted by it.
| propose to show by my book that every in
terest of earth, air and water has been pro-
NOTED by it, and that of all the branches of
the public service this is one of the most use
full"
The work begins with the plow, very prop
erly, and on its very first page are cuts repre-
sentng every plOW, from the crooked stick
used by the Egyptians, and drawn by hand
through the ground, to the steam plow of 1884.
l am told that this primitive Egyptian plow is
cr51 in hn nf Cf mn
Territories, and it is to be hoped the delegates
from those benighted regions will send the
whole of their IL books there. presume this
Is not the part Of America whore, according to
Phoebe Couzins, they hitch the women to drag
the plow. for in the engraving the Egyptian is
represented as pushing it in front of him, and
it is unmistakably man.
There are 40 pages of the volume devoted to
agricultural pursuits, including Bookkeeping,
stock-raising, dairy, barn-yard fowls and fruit,
with several pages additional for cotton. There
are educational appliances, electric lights teleg-
T2phy, telephones, elevators, architecture, en-
gineering, submarine constructions, bridges
railways. furniture, glass, paper. soap, candle
and sugar making; bookstores, from the fire.
place crane to the latest improved gas
stoves; vehicles, Of all kinds; wearing apparel;
horology, from the primitive sun-dial TO rail
way standard time, etc. In short, everything
belonging to civilization, with a short, clear,
concise history attached.
The book Is a very handsome one; engrav-
ings well executed by Washington artists,
printed in clear type, and bound in most digni-
fed black cloth. 1t viii be ready for distribu-
ton in about three weeks.
WHY HE SMILES.
The broad, genial-faced " Col" Dick Bright
Il have no idea where he obtained the title
wears smile now that reaches clean to his
generous cars. This is because Of his success
in securing his election as SeTgcant-at-Arms of
the National Democratic Convention at ST.
Louis. This smile is not much the expression
OF gratifed personal yanity-though " Col"
Dick has his full share of that guality-as Of
deeper feeling. The Colonel is a Bourbon
OF the B0urhoHs. His father, Jesse d. Bright,
was 50 pronounced in his sympathy with seces-
sion that hc was at last expelled from the Sen
ate for writing letter to JEFF Davis recon-
meDdlng a new rife, which the inventor
thought had extra Yankee killing power; and
the Colonel inberits his fathers opinions
only slightly modified by events. He hates
Gov. Gray, Of Indiana, and his school Of Demo
Gratis and thinks that in the position of Ser
geant-at-Arms he can do most effective work
IN knitting that gcntleman's boom for the Vice
Presidential nomination. There arc other Tea-
sons for his antagonism 70 the Governor. "Col."
Dick is the law partner in Washington Of ex-
Senator joe Mcdonald, whose political aspira-
riCns have been cruelty blighted by Gray and
his faction and the " Colonel" thirsts for re-
yenge. The traditional Hades On the Wa
bash bids fair TO be resumed.
"sAssIETY" PRIZE FIGHT
The wild excitement Of q paper hunt"
across the sumach-bordered fields Of Ole Vir-
ginny-the wilder turmoil Of grabbing a sup
per for ones self and partner al a swell recep-
ton, are not sufficient 10 satisfy the hunger Of
the young beauZ OF the Capital for sensation,
and Sunday before last their faded appetites
were thrilled with a regular fight 10 a finish"
according TO the rules Of the London p. r., be-
tween two athletic leaders of the German. One
OF them is the son Of a wealthy and aristocratic
citizen, and the other an attache Of the Swedish
Legation. highiy-mixed gathering of So
eiety sweils, saloon keepers and city toughs
were the chosen spectators OF . the battle"
which was fought quite pluckily until in the
3Gth round the American slipped, threw his
knee out Of joint and became helpless. The
Swede was declared the victor as be would
have been even had the accident not occurred.
MRS. HANCOCK
is getting into her house recently presented
her by the Generals admirers here.
Mrs. Harriet Lane johnson. one of the most
distinguished women in the White House since
Dolly Madison held those famous levees. ex-
poets soon to take house in Washington aud
try and cheer her days in the cOmpanship of
old friends, every one OF her loved ones being
Z
daily increasing list Of distinguished widows
IN Washington.
THE MEXICAN MINISTER'S BALL.
Recently the Mexican Minister, Senior
Romero, gave a bali, which was tine opening of
the new Legation 10 his aud his wies friends
The whole house was given up to if, and it was
one Of the most brilliant affairs Of the season.
1 Foreign legations can entertain 50 much more
royalty than the majority Of American citizens.
for the reason their country which they repre-
sent gives them liberal allowance for enter
tainments, while ours come from the private
purse.
hiss CLEVELAND
/ has been visiting at the White House, her many
friends giving her q warm welcome. There
/ have been many lunches, dinners, and recep-
! tious in her honor
THE CHINESE MINISTER
gave a very handsome dinner last week to the
members Of the Diplomatic Corps a few Justices
and Senators, = farewell TO MS friends, as he
sails soon for Peru, to which he is also acered-
tied.
CHAT ABOUT PEOPLE.
! Airs. Secretary Villas is seeking to regain her
/ health in the healing atmosphere Of Atlantic
/ City.
! Congressman P. ?. Mahoney, Of Brooklyn. N.