The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1888-03-10
From Washington: News Notes.
Special to the CARBON ADVOCATE.
WASHINGTON ID, C., March 9th. Is

WASHINGTON d. March 9TH 1888
Mr.. EDITOR: Although comparatively
little business of interest to the general
public has been transacted by Congl ess
during the past week, /: by no means
follows that body has been idle. AS a
matter of fact the week has been an
exceedingly busy one at the Capitol, and a
large number of private bills, some of
which have been upon the calendar for
months, have been finally acted upon in
order to clear the way for the tariff bills
which are now being dicussed in the COM
mlttee rooms and will be reported to the
full House during the present week.
Washington has long been a favorite re-
sort for tourists, and person is constantly
meeting upon the streets strangers whose
dress carriage, or other distinguishing
characteristic, in appearance indicate them
to be Representatives of foreign countries.
Just now there appear to be an unusually
large number of strangers In the city. The
members of the Corean ambassy, whose
recent arrival was mentioned in a former
letter, spend much of their time upon the
streets, and their gorgeous silken robes and
quaint hats make them specially noticeable.
large delegation of Indians arrived in
tie city Monday last. These Indians are
the representatives of several of. the most
noted tribes in the west, and they have
come co the Capital to interview the "great
Father" and the officials of the Indian
Bureau regarding their rights, which are
being gradually taken from them, as the
onward march OF civilization moves west
ward.
The annual series Of scientific lectures
which are held at the National Museum
every spring, and have become exceedingly
popular, have commenced. These lectures
are delivered upon every Saturday after
moons and largely attended. The speakers
are representatives of the various scientific
bureaus of the government departments,
who volunteer their services, and as thAy
are thoroughly conversant with the subjects
which they discuss, and are provided with
every facility for illustrations, the lectures
are both interesting and instructive.
When Cornell University was established
/ at Ithaca, n. Y, It had many enemies who
/ firmly believed that It could not success.
fully carry out the innoyation which 1t in
/ troduced among higher institution of learn.
Ing. As the years have passed and Il has
been demonstrated that there could be
equality among all courses and that co-ep-
ucation was not demorallzing, the old con.
seryatiYe universities began to fall in line
and follow the lead OF their stalwart young
competitor. Last night the Cornell Alum.
nj instituted successfully another iAnoya,
tion which will sooner or later be taken uL
by other colleges. This innovation con,
sisted in having the lady graduates join
with those Of the other sex in an Alumni
banquet. Ex-presldent White was present
and delivered characteristic address. He
especially congratulated the society on tht
presence Of so many former lady students
The banquet was held at Welkers, ant
was attended by very large number Of
Cornell graduates who are residents Of th,
National Capital H.