The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-03-14
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
The Weeks DOiagS at the Ma
tiOnal Capital
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nell His health, the state Of which compelled
his resignation as Major OF the 5th did not
admit Of bis return to the field after the expi-
ration OF the term Of the 18th, and he remained
st home until the close Of the war
Secretary Of the Navy Tracy IS married to the
sister Of Gen. Isaac S. Catlin, who was has law
partner
Orrick & Noble is the style OF the st. Louis
law firm Of which Gen. Noble Is a member. 1t
is among the most successful west of the Mis-
sissippi Gen. Noble was married in 1864 to
q daughter Of DR.. II. Haistead, Of Northamp-
ton, Mass.
Postmaster General Wanamaker has been an
active Christian worker ever since has boy
hood. Ii 1859 he was the salaried Secretary OF
the Young Mems Christian Association Of
Philadelphia and afterWard became its Presi-
dent. During his administration he erected
the building il now occupies which is said to
be much the finest IN the country. he con-
Quoted a mission In one Of the toughest parts
of Philadelphia. lie founded Bethany Col
lege and the preparatory and training schools
connected with it, was one Of the originators OF
the Christian Commission, and was Chairman
of the General Committee for the Relief OF the
Irish People during the last famine. The bust
ness Of his immense establishment IN Phlla-
delpbia amounts TO over S25,OO0O0O year
lie has built an immense hotel, with every
modern Improvement and convenience, for the
residence Of bis great army Of employees, and IN
addition gives them a share in the profits OF
his business. Besides their salaries, he di-
Yided 100000 among them last year.
Gen. jeremiah N. Rask, in his boyhood,
drove stage along the same canal where Gar
field engineered q canals boat. and the two be-
came fast and permanent friends.
HOW TIRE GOVERNMENT CHANGED HANDS.
The rooms Of the Secretary Of State are on
the third floor Of the south wing of the new
State, War and Navy building, and the cOFTi-
dOrs leading thereto were thronged when Mr.
Blaine entered the room which be viii occupy.
Mr.. Bayard met him and they shook hands,
and while waiting for Justice Miller, Of the
Supreme Court, Mr.. Bayard introduced the
Assistant Secretaries and the heads of Bureaus.
Justice Miller was some time IN coming, and
Alr. Blaine walked about the room examining
the pictures, trying to see if any additions had
been made since he occupied the room as Pre-
mier Of President Garfeld's Cabinet.
At half past two o'clock Justice Miller put in
an appearance, and Mr. Blaine repeated the
oath Of Office ia the presence Of Mr.. Bayard,
Assistant Secretaries Moore and Adee, Walker
Blaine, Mr. Sherman and Chief Clerk Lee An
interchange Of cOurtesies took place between
Mr. Blaine, Justice Miller and Ex-Secretary
Bavard, Mt. Blaine saying TO the latter that as
l0ngss be occupied the chair he would be pleased
10 do whatever he could at his request
POstmaster-G General Wanamaker went to the
POstOfice Department at 3 o'clock. Mr.. Dick
lnsOn was not present, but Mr. WanamakeT
was received by First Assistant Postmaster
General Stevenson, and the oath was admins
tered by the aged Notary Of the Department,
Judge LawrensOn, this making the 25th Post
master-General sworn IN by the venerable
Judge. The principal officials were then in
tFOdaeed 10 the new Postmaster-General, he
holding q reception for some time.
Secretary Proctor arrived at The War Depart
ment at / o'clock, and Ex-Secretary Endicott,
with all the Chiefs Of Bureaus, were awaiting
him in the Secretary's Office. Gen. Sherman
was also present. The oath was administered
by Chief Clerk TWeedale, who is a Notary Pub
lie. After the ceremony Gen. Schofeld and all
the principal officers Of the War Department
were introduced to Secretary Proctor by Ex-
Secretary Eadicott.
Acknowledgement Miller was sworn in about
1:30 O'Clock p. m, in the presence Of Solicitor
General jerks and other officials Of the Depart
ment Of Justice Mr.. Garland had had an in.
teryieW with him early in the day, and was
unable 70 be present at the ceremony owing to
court business.
Gen. Noble arrived at the Interior Depart
ment about o'clock, but waited for Judge
Miller 70 administer the oath. After the ceremO-
MES the Assistant Secretaries the Chiefs of the
several Bureaus Of the Department and other
officials were introduced TO Secretary Noble By
Mr.. Villas. great many persons rendered
their congratulations
Gov. Dusk arrived at the Department of Ag.
Ticulture about o'clock and was met by Sec
rotary Colnan. He received the oath from o
b La Dow, Notary IN the Department, and
was then introduced to the principal officials o.
the Office by the ex-Secretary.
Secretary Window was the last of the new
Cabinet 10 receive his commission. he arrived
at the Treasury Department at 3 o'clock anC
was received by Secretary Eairchild. The oatl
was administered by Mr. Fitzpatrick, a clerl
N the Department, who is also a Notary Pub
lie. EK-Secretary Fairchild then presentes
the new Secretary to the heads of the Bureau
and other prominent officials.
THE PRESIDENTS SUNDAY.
The President observed Sunday like the OF
thOdox Presbyterian that be is. No visitors
ofiee-seekers or otherwise, were received at tn
White House, which was quiet as the Presi
dents own home at Indianapolis is on tn
Lords Day. Not letter in the great stack c
mail upon the desk Of Private Secretary Hal
ford was opened.
In the morning the President and family at
tended church at the fine new Church of tn
Covenant on Connecticut avenue, the pastor q
which-Dr. Hamlin-was the Presidents pas
tor when he was Senator. No one seemed [
know Of his intention TO do this, except poss
bly, Mrs. Blaine who went early, and sittin
in the end Of the pew which Secretary Blain
has obtained IN that church for himself II
served Il for the Presidential party. Secretar
Noble and Acknowledgement Miller were ais
at the church. All the Cabinet are Presbyt.
rians, except Secretary Proctor, who is an Epi.
copalian, and Secretary Rusk, who is not a
tached TO any denomination. The pastor Of I'll
church gave no indication Of his knowledge
the presence Of the Chief Executive among I'll
BOrshipers and preached an excellent serma
on John IA: 8 for a text: 90 He that hath see
me hath seen the father"
LADY FRIENDS OF THE VETERANS.
Mrs Hollen T. Day, President Of Lyon r
lief Corps, No. 46, WR.C., ST. Louis No, can
on TO attend the Inauguration, and 10 presen
on behalf Of her corps, an elegant robe to BIZ
Harrison.
Mrs. Robert HoIbrook, President of Il
M-RC OF Ocean Grove, n. J., and an indefa
lgable friend Of the veterans, was IN the eli
attending Inauguration.
There Is but one Mrs. Edward Robie-wou
for the veterans sake there were a million
her-aad she has been in the city on an errar
Of assistance 70 some manned veterans in who
she has taken particular interest hrs. Rob
is always putting all her immense supply
energy and enthusiasm into some work OF th
kind, and she regards it as a matter Of lit
consequence 10 pack her trunk at a short n
tice, and come from Chicago to Washington ,
the mere chance Of helping some deseryiI
veteran, After she finishes her work here d
viii 60 to the Soldiers Home at Hampto
where she has some proteges.
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