New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-08
WASHINGTON NEWS NOTES.
Washington. October

WHY CUMMINGS FLED.-Amos J. Cummings
arrived in Washington yesterday morning. Inc
nudiled state OF Tammany politics had so confused
and discouraged him that he thrust Few neces-
sary articles into his gripsack. fed across the
ferry and boarded the first train for the National
Capital. hoping in It's clearer and queter a;mos-
phere 10 re-collect his scattered faculties ana re:
gain his pental equilibrium. He had not wnoiIy
succee led when a Tribune correspondent saw aim
yesterday afternoon; In fact, he showed few synp-
toms OF convslescence. His answer TO nearly every
question asked him ended with the word Croker
and violent Cummln ssesque gesture. Mr.. cum
mlnss once. and not many moons ago. cherished
hope that he might be Tammany s-that 49,
Croker's-frst candidate for Mayor of Greater New
York. but It was not long after Cookers arrival
in America on his racecourse vacation before
that hope was shattered. Why that none OF
Mr.. Cummings friends could or would, say from
positive knowledge. but some OF them darkly limited
that he would not promise 10 sign big enough
mortgage on the office in the boss's favor In case
the steadfastness OF his loyalty to Tammany Amos
has never been or threatened to be Klcker
against that organization. and there is some rea-
son to suspect. therefore. that his present state
OF mental confusion and disorder may fairly
be ascrbed. in part at least, TO fear that dsas-
ter Is impending which will result In the future
non-recogntion OF Tammany as the resuar
Mr. Cummings would probably think that It was
time for him 10 get out OF politics Ana ne
wouldn't like to do that. for he dearly loves 10 Do
a Congressman
A MILITIA COMPROMISE.-From time imme-
mortal the militaman both individually and col
lectively has furnished 4 theme for jest ana iauSh
ter and his yagaries and absurdlues' rea' anu
ina ginary have been dished up in mutituoe Oh
forms. It was reserved. however. Tor a coupIs VI
divisions OF the newly organized Naval Militia OIL
Ohlo-each division being equal in numbers ana
form OF organization to an infantry company-to
cap the climax Of militia absurdites. One OF them,
and the earlier In date OF organization. was ana 10
largely composed OF who pride themselves
somewhat on their high social station and FOR
the purposes OF this note X may be designated as
the swell division" The other was and Is COM
posed OF men of a somewhat lower social status
mechanics and others who live by manual labor
and It may be denomnated the 'peDeian DIVISION.
Now It so happened. when the time arrived for the
annual cruise and drill OF these divisions last
summer that both were assigned to the Michigan.
the revenue steamer which for untold years has
poughed the waters and been the terror Of Lake
Erie and they marched 10 the wharf and boarded
that ancient craft.
And then the trouble began. The commander OF
the swell division" by virtue of the social pres
tige of himself and the members OF his command,
to assume the supreme command Oh OPERATIONS
cried the commander of the ''pebeian division and
his command in chorus. Social station doesn't go
when the Naval Militia is mustered for service.
Words followed words until the first warike en-
seemed imminent. Happily. truce called
before actual hostiltie5 began, and, as is not un-
usual on such and on graver occasions. a
compromise efected-One without parallel IN
the Ship should be divided into two equal parts by
u chalk mark. drawn not from bow TO stern, Dut
athwart ship that one division should occupy
section and direct operations there. and the other
division do likewise as 70 the other section the
coin and that the commanders OF the swell d.
vision" and the 'plebeian diyison.' respectively,
should exercise general control and supervision OF
operations on alternate days. Social and military
equality alike being thus established, harmony was
restored and the compromise was faithfully carried
out. II is said, until the end OF the cruise
EX.sECRETARY HERBERT AFTER A JOB
Ex-Secretary Herbert has been here. acting as
lawyer when he can find any business. He has
applied through some OF his friends to Secretary
Long to be appointed a special attorney for the
Department OF Justice TO defend the Government
Herbert has probably not had case in court for
twenty-five years and has had little or no ex-
The Department, it is said. except sign his name;
he was entirely In the hands OF certain naval oi
Ike the ex-Secretary in charge Of an important
case would strike some people as remarkable, to
say the least
PROSPERITY MAKING IT'S WAY SOUTH
You can say for me-, remarked Congressman
Linney, OF North Carolina. to-day. that the wave
of prosperity which struck the Western section OF
the country some weeks ago is making itself felt
I'm North Carolina. We doing well with
cotton Just now. but with cattle and sheep it's all
right. Our farmers getting better prices than
formerly ard they are paying of their mortgages.
Another thing | want to add, and that Is this;
We will carry the State next year We have
fair, square. honest Election Law. which insures
rs for the new Election law are afraid that II the
Democrats get back Into power they Will repeal
tho law and return to the old method. by which
they controlled the election machinery OF the State
For this reason 1t is pretty safe 10 say the Popu
Yes n g true there IS some discord In our own
ranks. and that Governor Russell Is not In strict
Wa Will get together and vote soIidly for Repub-
lican principles"
AMERICAN BICYCLES IN GERMANY.-For
some time back there has been in every edition Of
the consular reports at least one devoted 70 b.
cycles showing that the agents abroad understand
the importance 10 American manufacturers OF the
foreign markets In the last number there are
four reports on this subject all Of which are from
consular officials In Germany. where there seems
TO have arisen among the manufacturers deter
mnation 10 keep the American bicycle out or the
country. Consu-General De Kay, OF Berlin, rec'tes
the various suggestions that have been made to
nravent the importation of American bicycles, but
he saws: There be no reasonable doubt that
orr wheels have attained and still hold position Of
advantage in the minds OF buyers In Germany.
nnaStion that concerns our makers at home II
they can guard against the shipping 10 Germany OF
ssny r ps Kay says further that few Of
interfere with American sales OF the bicycle thus
marked have been brought to his notice But,
no says the entire status or trademarks ana
patents is at present in peculiar condition ~ Ae-
rroriing TO the lately issued law. the German Chan-
c.oiior has The power to give withhold protection
in Germany on trademarks Of foreign origin lie
tres IL he publishes IN the official organ
derree that the trademarks OF a given country are
~ he held invlolable then. and not TIL Them can
German who uses a foreign trademark be held to
answer before tho court
WANTS TO BE COLLECTOR AT NEw-oR-
rrANs-Iames Seldom Cowdon. OF Vienna Va
was at the White House to-day. and not being
ahIs to see the President. left the following open
iotter for the Chief Executive:
sir. "A recent press item Issued by the Treas
urv sDpartment states that the politics or loui-
Slana are awfuy corrupt, l would most respectfully
thar YOU at begin the work or purllca-
lion by appointing one honest man TO one public
position In that state and TO that end recommend