The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-02-01

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cigars that 1T is in selfdefense that those who
desire TO hold sweet converse with the eminent
Georgian must first fumigate.
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Bank and Treasury notes, while elaborate.
are scarcely artistic. The notes issued by the
Government have been long executed in a stiff
and forma! style. VIII L. Low, the American
artist. whose work at the Worlds Fair will DO
pleasantly remembered, has been in Washing
ton for some time past temporarily EN-
pIoycd with view to improving Treasury
notes from he standpoint of tho artist, as we'll
as fron, that Of regular bank note designer.
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The gliding on the dome of the new Lib rary
Building is free from the fault that has been
noticed elsewhere. There will be no turning
red about it, for the gold leaf is OF % carats
pure, containing no copper TO discoloF it after
a time. Gen. Casey, who has the building in
charge, did the work himself, and instead of
paying $l.I0 q square foot for the gliding as per
the lowest contract bid, he found it had cost
MONDAY sun.
Representative J. C. Sibley PA, d. has re-
signed He cyuseientieusly opposed the Wilson
bill and his constituents did not like it, Mr..
Sihley is a peaceabIy Inclined gentleman, has
mind of his own, objects TO party whip, and
SO Mr.. Sibley has withdrawn from the political
arena.
This will be Representative Harter's last
term as a member of the House. Mr. Harter
has changed his residence to Philadelphia to
be near his daughter, having already told his
constituents that he will not be candidate for
reelection. My interests in Ohio" said Mr.
Harter, remain, aud l expect to lie in Canton,
Fostoria and Mansfield more in tho future than
in the past five years. | expect to serve cut
the rest of my term III Congress, but then I
shall abandon political lie. a Congressional
career has many attractions but more draw
hacks. 1t does not suit me to be nne-tenths
Office. broker aud one tenth Legislator"
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inquiry at the Postofice Department re-
Gently developed the fact that crimes against
the mails constantly increasing III this
country. Tie most common form is burglary
of postOffices or buildings in which postofiices
located. During the last year no less than
l.l95 such Ofenses were committed. and but
CPS burglars arrested The crime has become
SO general that the Department wants an APP
preparation of So 900 for rewards for the arrest
and conviction of these criminals as we'll as of
the highwaymen who attack railway mail-cars
and mail stage-coachcs. Ten years ago only
465 pOstofiiccs were burgarized one in
hundred, while now the ratio is nearly two to
the hundred in single year.
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1t is rather 4 gloomy. cynical view which the
Department officials take in regard TO human
nature. Many curious facts concerning the
weakness and wick caness of mankind come to
light. The great bureau is in almost daily
touch with all the people of the country 1t
has some I75000 employees, nearly every one of
whom is placed under constant temptation.
The postoflices of the country are many of them
in wild and isolated spots. Maii-cars and stage
coaches Fua through uHinhabited sections or
regions frequented by desperaiOes. 1t is not
surprising. therefore. that the Postofice De-
partment comes in contact with great deal of
crime.
Few of the visitors TO the Senate Chamber
who observe the uimhlc pases skipping about
at the beck or fnger-snapplug know that they
are not on the floor at random aud acting ac-
cording TO their individual wishes. They are
| ia charge Of Mr. AIonzo Steward, who, begin
ming II years ago as page, has bees ever since
| ia the service of the Senate.
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| Quite a number OF Members of Congress
| bring their little children with them to the
| House Of Representatives aud have them oc-
capy seats nearby, while they take part in the
proceedings. Representative Bryan is very
fond of having his children with him. The
! other day he brought his fye-year-oId girl TO
! the House, aud while the discussion was going
On she amused herself alternately By writing
some sentences all her own and In hstening to
| the debate.
The agitation to put God in the Constitu-
tion." which was very pronounced few years
ago in all parts of the country, received new
| impetus last week by the introduction in tho
Senate, by Mr. Frye, and the introduction in
the House, by Mr.. Morse, of joint resolution
proposing amendment to the preamble of
the Constitution of the United States 'ac-
| knowledging the supreme authority and just
government of Almighty GOO in ali affairs OF
men aud nations" The resolution was referred
to the Committee Judiciary.
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| The Corbett- Mitchell scrap" was the topic
! Of paramount interest at the Capitol while it
lasted. Members of the House, although that
body was absorbed in the tariff and income. Ia
fight, were individually more interested in
the fight in Florida Even the dignity of the
Senate was not proof against the infection.
The proceedings in the Chamber were of a
highly solemn aud decorous character Mr
Villas was delivering a eulogy in souorous
and solemnly impressive periods on the late
Representative Chapman. Upstairs in the
press lobby a scribe was writing bulletins as
they came off the wire. Only few sheets Of
the preliminary details had been handed
around, when page pressed through the crowd
of newspaper men, and coolly reached for th,
first fimsy that came in range of his hand
, what are you doing there2" shouted some
, one behind tho railing. Taking the news o
the prize fight to the Senate" shouted til,
boy. There's circle of Senators in tht