The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-12-18
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Commissioner Of Indian Affairs Morgan, who
has been on an extended tour OF inspection Of
the Indian schools of the West aud Southwest,
has returned TO Washington, aud submitted
report OF his observations 10 Secretary Of the
interior Noble. lie recommends several radi-
cal changes in the mode of conducting these
schools.
After five years Of hard service, Col. J. F.
Bates, Superintendent OF the Free-Delivery
System OF the Postgtlice Department has ten
dcred his resignation TO Postmaster-General
Wanamaker, 10 take effect Jan. 81, 1891. he
having made arrangements 20 90 into business
IN Washington. The resignation was entirely
voluntary on the part of Col. Bates.
The Indiana friends Of Miss Halle Voorhees,,
the daughter Of Senator Voorhees,, of Indiana,
{" The Tall Sycamore Of the Wabash " were
much surprised 20 learn that she had embraced
the Roman Catholic faith and had recently
been baptised by Father Chappcle, Of 81. Mat
thew's church in Washington. Since the death
OF Mrs. Voorhees,, which occurred several years
ago, Miss Halle who is a very accomplished
woman, has been a great fayorite with the
Senator and they are as much together rs his
duties will permit. The announcement OF
Miss Voorhees, change OF religion surprises
her friends in Terre Haute, as they were not
aware that she leaned toward the Catholic
Church, she haviSg heretofore been consistent
member Of the Episcopal Church.
Mrs. Gen. Custer was the guest Of Eliza
beth Custer Command, No. !, Of the Women's
Veteran Relief Union, which is named
after her, at an informal social reception
given as Grand Army Hall, in Washing
ton, Thursday evening, Dec. IL. Mrs. Custer
seemed 10 be in perfect health, and was dressed
IN mourning costume. After being introduced
10 the audience by Mrs. Rose, the President Of
the Command, Mrs Custer thanked the men,
bers in a few wel-chosen words for having
named their organization in her honor, for she
considered it a genuine tribute Of affection.
After being personally introduced 10 the people
present lHnchoon was served. Mrs. Custer also
visited Burnside Post GAR, later in the
ovcning, and was given a hearty reception.
When She retired from the hall three rousing
cheers were given the distinguished lady by
the old vets.
Mrs. Harrison. her daughter, Mrs Mckee,
and the latter's children, arrived in Washing
ton on Thursday, Dec. II, from indianapolis,
where they had been visiting for several weeks.
They were met at the depot by the President,
and driven to the White House. They all
seemed glad 10 get back 10 the Capital.
Postmaster General Wanamaker on Friday,
Dec. II, issued an order appointing Capt. y. VI.
Brooks Superintendent Of Foreign Mails Of the
FostOilice Department, and Mr.. William Pot
ter. Of Philadelphia, delegates 10 represent
the United States At the Internal Postal Con-
gross 10 convene in Vienna, Austria, May 20,
1891. with authority 20 conclude and sign such
modified postal Union Convention OF treaty as
may be agreed 20 by them. subject however,
to the approval Of the Postmaster General, by
and with the advice and consent Of the Presi-
dent of the United States.
The members OF the Iowa Delegation in Con-
gress are making a united effort to have Gov.
John II. Gear, at present representing the First
Iowa District in the House of Representatives.,
appointed to the position on the Interstate
Commerce Commission soon 10 be made vacant
by the expiration of the term Of Commissioner
SHOEMAKER. Gov. Gear is one Of the Repub-
lican Members who was showed under At the
last election, bat he has a brilliant record in
Congress as well as in State affairs. having
served twice as Speaker Of the Iowa House OF
Representatives aud two terms as Governor of
the State he would be an excellent man for
the position.