The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-01-03

and who need often to study books of reference,
are unable to avail themselves Of the great
Library of Congress or of the scientific collec-
ton at the Smithsonian. Not long ago the
writer took his better-half to the Smithsonian
grounds, and she was surprised as well as de-
lighted to learn for the first time that there
was collection of birds and animals there.
day or two later visitor to our rooms, who IS
a clerk in one of the Executive Departments,
was surprised TO learn for the first time that
there was such collection here and expressed
her sorrow that offiee-bours" prevented her
seeing it. Col. Wilson, the Superintendent OF
Public Buildings and Grounds, took the bull
by the horns when he ordered that the elevator
at the Washington Monument should run on
Sundays, aud when the ultra-pious residents
objected, he said plump and plainly that be
saw no sin in so doing, and that Sunday was
the only day that many people could spare
time to get so near heaven. l don't see why
Gen. Grosvenor or Maj. Butterworth IN the
House of Representatives, or Senator Edmunds
or Gen. Hawey in the Senate, do not introduce
bills to effect the end l have written OF above.
CHAT ABOUT PEOPLE.
It is reported that the noted Tim Camp
BELL Of New York. has proposed to the Pre-
sident that they form law partnership after
they both retire from public life on the 4th OF
March.
c. a. Hires, who will represent the First Dis
trict OF New Jersey in the 515t Congress, is of
Norwegian descent, an able lawyer, who has
accumulated some wealth, and belongs to the
Sewell wing of the New Jersey Republicans.
1t is alleged that Mr.. Blaine is DESTROYS that
his eldest son (Walker) should have the place
he held under Garfeld-First Assistant Secre-
tary of State
Col John S. Mosby expects to receive a Con-
sulate from the incoming Administration, but
prefers not to be sent back to Hong Kong.
Gen. Spinola was defeated last week in his
attempt to retain the Tammany Craftsmanship
of the Sixth Assembly District, and this is re-
garded as fatal to his political future.
INAUGURAL NOTES.
Nothing of particular moment has been &C
complished during the past week in the way of
preparations for the inaugural, but the work
goes on satisfactorily.
At the request of Mr.. Harrison Mr.. Britton
has engaged rooms at the Arlington Hotel for
the accommodation of the President-elect and
his party. The rooms will be in the Johnson an
mex, and will consist of parl0r, dining-room and
necessary bedrooms. The party will consist OF
Gen. Harrison and wife, Russell Harrison and
wife, J. r. Mckee, wife and children; L. W.
Halford, wife aud children and sister. Pos
sibly ex-senator Saunders and wife, the parents
of Mrs. Russell Harrison, will accompany the
party. ParlOrs have been engaged on the sec
ond floor front of Wizards from which the
distinguished party viii Wow the inaugural
parable. 1t has been the custom for the Tetir-
ing President to meet the incoming President
at some point and escort him to the Capitol.
1t is probable that the same arrangement will
be made this time, and that President Glove
land viii meet Gen. Harrison at Wizards.
More organizations are coming Word has
been received that the 9TH Nd viii take part
in the parade. The Virginia State militia will
also be we'll represented if the necessary funds
can be made available.
The cowboys are coming in great style. In
stead of 30 men aud band, as at first proposed,
they will leave Denver with 100 men, They
are known as the Harrison and Morton Club of
Marching Cowboys, and will be dressed in the
characteristic style of the plains.
John G. Dougherty, the Secretary of the Re
publican Notification Committee, has written
to Chairman Britton, from Cincinnati, that one
half or more of the AZ members of the COM
mittee, accompanied by their wives, will come,
and a place for them in the line is asked.
The following organizations are also expect
ed West Philadelphia Republican Club, 100
men; Blue Earth City MINI. Flamheau Club
Harrison Morton Club, Wilkes Barre Pa;
F!ambeau Club, Sedalia, Mo-; Harrison and
Morton Club. FindIay, o.; Missouri Club, Kan
sas City, 100 men; Columbia Club Indianapo-
lis.
MENTIONED"