The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-08-28
WASHINGTON LETTER,

From our Special Correspond ent
This has undoubtedly been the dullest
week we have had since tie adjournment Of
Congress on the frst of April last. The
President and every member of the Cabinet
areaway from the city So also, are many
Of the clerks and other people who work in
the government departments. Many OF the
newspaper correspondents are also away and
50 also are all other sensible people of the
town who are able TO leave. Newspaper
Row is ike a big banquet hall deserted: ev-
erything IN the neighborhood IS listless and
IiielesS. and the correspondents Of the big
journals who are paid muaiicent wages to
write Washington news, are taking every
advantage Of the license Of Imagination that
is allowed reporter in the preparation Of
his matter for Publication. Newspaper
writers invariably aim 10 tell the truth. Some
times they fail to get there, however, but
then they never make any pneseniions Of
being OF the immaculate order. A newspa-
per reporter void Of imagination is not Of
much account. Texas goideh-hair son.
Colonel Tom ochiltree, says No man can
tell a good story unless be is capable Of
throwing into il little OF the rainbow TO
give il color an d brighten IL up The Col.
knows all about the matter as he has been
there upon occasions innumerabIe. Just
now it is necessary for the press writer to
throw in considerable Of the rainbow color,
and the journalist without lively imagina-
ton might Just as well attempt to catch fish
on the Capitol ground as 70 undertake to
write an interesting letter without calling
upon bis fancy to belp him out. There is abb
soluteIy no news, as the newsmakens are all
away on their summer jannts.
Postmaster General wanau,aker's move
menis are watched by the politicians with
much more genuine interest than perhaps
any other official in Washington. His
unique wy Of doing things, together with
his straightforward methods in gettiDgat the
bottom Of everything he undertakes, has
made him an object Of special interest
When Mr.. WanamAker first came here it
was highly amusing 70 hear the criticisms Of
the piace-see hers. They predicted all sorts
0f unpleasant experiences for the Quaker
City merchant, but 50 far none Of their
DEMONSTRATIONS have been verified, and Mr.
Wanamaker has made many OF his pro-
nouneed opposers warm and sincere friends.
He is regarded as one Of the strongest men
OF President Harrisous Cabinet There are
several important changes or Improvements
which he has under consideration in con-
nection with bis department, which win
probably be adopted when announced. Much
Of his time has been consumed recently in
perfecting plan by which our mail matter
can be transmitted from one place 10 aaoth-
er without absorbing 50 much valuable time
Among Mr.. Nanamakers ideas Is one for
the rapid collection Of drop letters III large
cities By means Of pneumatic tubes, similar
70 those in use in bis great store in Phila-
deiphia- A prominent politician, when
speaking Of the Postmaster General few
days sg0. said ihat be believed Mr. Wana-
maker would give rs tue best postal service /
of any country IN the world He also stated /
thar when il was announced that the Presi-
dent had chosen Wanamaker as his Post
master-tieneral. he felt ike kicking him, bat /
since he has net Mr. wanamaker personally /
aud seen him al work, be had every reason
TO change bis mind. The gentleman, who /
is one of the most influential politicians IN
Washington, is now an ardent sdnsirer Of I
the great merchant from the Quaker CRY. /
and IL constantly singing bis praises
Ex-Auorney General Garland is in luck. /
Since he has settled here 70 practice law he 4
has been made the resident counsel Of the
Northern Paci6c Railroad Company. His /
successor Miller. is gradually awakening to |
The iact thal this Is a Republican Admins I
ration Il Is announced that some time /
next month he xiB remove number Of the I
Democrats holding Office under him. and /
put Republicans in their places. Millers I
department is said 10 be the most thorough |
ID Democrats in its make up Of all the de- 4
lartmenfs. Miller IS a very sensitive man.
and il IS limited thai he objects to making a 1
removal until he has found place for the 4
person 10 be removed. " That glorious time i
he would have II be were At the head Of the
Government Il IS said that the Republican /
politicians would IKE 20 get r;d Of Miller hy
having him put on the Supreme Bench, and
They viii make secret effort 70 have the
Prssisien; place hinl there.
The friction between Secretary Noble and /
Pension Commissioner Tanner continues 70
expand, notwiths,an ding the Efforts Of Tan
ner's friends to smooth matters ever. Tan
ner Is no, liked. and The merest title is used I
10 express displeasare 1T bis actions. The
differences between Tanner aud Noble have,
it IS said. been the subject Of several Cabinet |
discussions. but rith what resuli no one Is
able 10 tell
Some people would have Us believe that /
Secretary Blaine is very much dissatisfied |
with President Harrisons discrimination to |
run the Government according to bis iads- !