The National tribune., 1896-08-13

asphalt radate like the top OF stove. One
could bake an egg in two minutes anywhere
along the blazing avenues. The tall columns
of the Treasury seemed like the pipes of some
gigantic heating apparatus, and the granite
steps and buttresses glowed with fervent
warmth. The very leaves on the trees seemed
to wilt and curl under the burning rays. and
the gushing fountains were about the only
things upon which the eye could rest with
pleasure Would there were a fountain at
every street corner. Ninety five degrees in the
shade has been the usual reading of the Their
mometer.
Last Saturday the Secretary of War and the
Secretary of the Navy had mercy upon the
clerks stewing in the hot granite building, and
let them off at noon. Since that precious piece
of botchery, the Dockery bill, it has been held
that there is no option with the heads of De-
partments, but they must require seven hours
work day from every clerk every working
day. So, no formal order was issued, but word
was quietly passed TO the clerks that they might
go at noon, aud they gladly awaited themselves
of the privilege.
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4 police regulation prohibits b;cycists from
carrying children on their wheels Some of
the wheelers have disputed the constitution
ality of this, and when an arrest was made
Gently of man for violating the regulation it
was proposed 10 make it test case. But the
man forfeited his collateral and the case could
not be brought into court
The bicycle thieves have been making it
very disagreeable for the owners of wheels in
Washington. and now detectives are making it
very unpleasant for bicycle thieves. 1t is
thought that 20 per cent. of the wheels stolen
this Summer have been recovered, though
many of Them have been greatly injured by
way of Disgusting them. The frames have
been painted different colors the numbers and
plates have been filed off and in many instances
the parts of different wheels have been inter
changed. The cyclers are going to ask for a
sitter law furnishing the thieves.
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The possibility Of Associate Justice Field,
of the United States Supreme Court, never
being able to resume his official duties is
Of course. considerable speculation to his
successor. I'm the midst of the talk about Sec
rotary Carlisle as the head of u Democratic Gold
ticket, there are opinions offered that in the
event of the veteran iursts death or resignation
Mr.. Carlisle would he appointed to the vacancy.
Minister Romero returned last week from his
visit to Mexico. He was, of coarse, inter
viewed. Are the Mexican people displaying
much interest in the political issues that are
confronting the United States?" he was asked
'0h, yes, and naturally" responded Mr.
Romero. 1.-The people of Mexico are very
much interested in anything that interests the
people of the United States, with whom they
are such friendly terms. 1t is an interest.
of course, without partisanship."
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One of Washngton's wisest Federal Justices,
c. C. Cole. The other day made a decision that
might well be noted by authorities elsewhere.
Two young Italians presented themselves be-
| fore him for naturalization papers. In refus-
| ing the request Justice Cole held that no one
who is ignorant of the Constitution of the
United Safes IS competent or entitled to be-
come admitted to citizenship The young men
explained that they had come 10 this country
before reaching their majority, and that they
| have ever since resided here, but when ques-
| toned by the Judge they confessed that they
did not understand the Constitution, and were
even doubtful as TO the form of this Govern
ment. Judge Cole thereupon decided them to
be ineligible to citizenship, and refused to nat.
1svo tl,a stat ..
not swear to support something they did not
| understand.
+. Z. t. Hammond, the United States Consul
stationed at Budapest, whose resignation has
been requested by the State Department, con-
tinues to hold his position. Whether Mr..
| Hammond will comply with the Departments
| wishes or contest his case remains to be de-
veloped II is said that unless he resigns he will
be removed. The only objection to Mr.. Ham.
mond's continuation in the Office is the fac,
! that he is not acceptable to the Austrian
Government. This fact alone is regarded as
| sufficient cause to have him vacate the Office.
| Word reaches here from Frederick sburg that
the Battlefield Park Commission of that city is
steadily pushing forward its claims for the es
Enlistment OF National Park on the battle
fields of that immediate vicinity. A committee
| will be sent to St. Paul to ask the Endorsement
of the National Encampment.
\
Some experiments of interest to our blue
Jacket veterans have been conducted recently al
the photographic Office. One is to determine
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