The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-04-13
Letter From washington, D. G.

It,orrespondence of the Democratic Advocate
The Inauguration ceremonies having been con-
summarized Congress adjourned, the crowd in at
tendance thereon having disappeared, and every
thing settled down to its usual quietness. we find
ourselves in the same quiet unassumlng city as in
days OF yore.
The soft balmy spring. with all its brightness and
verdure is upon us scenting the air with sweet
fragrant zephyrs. breathing fresh life INTO all ma
ture and investing old mother earth in her most gor
geous sarb more beautiful and animating sight
can scarcely b. found than the magnificent parks in
and about this city. Ladened with sweet scented
flowers Astounding in unique species of rare shrub
ery artlsicaIly distributed and the towering shade
trees giving abundance of shade.
Work on the new Government Printing Office is
progressing rapidly, and It's completion is expected
in thu near future which will be hailed with de-
light by those employed in the old building. which
has been regarded unsafe for time past for the
amount of machinery and the number of employees
at work therein. The new building will be large,
strong and roomy, and of modern design in all its
departments.
The unwilling of the equestrian statue of Gen.
John A. Logan took place at 2.30 o'clock p. M April
9, at Iowa Circle which will hereafter be known
Logan Circle, with military hohors and in the
presence of an immense crowd of people, among
which were the President and his Cabinet, and
many other prominent men, Euogistic addresses
were made by the President, Senator Depew, Gen
eral Dodge and Others. Rev. Frank M. Bristol, d.
D., delivered an invocation, after which the flags
that concealed the statue were removed, exposing
to view the heroic bronze figure.
Mr.. Knox. the newly appointed Attorney General,
who had been selected to fill the vacancy in the
Presidents Cabinet, caused by the resignation At
torney General Griggs, wassworn in Tuesday, April
III fNa1.
o'clock the same day. His selection seems to give
general satisfaction in diplomatic circles.
The new free library building for which Mr.
Carnegie so generously contributed is in course of
erection. The building Will be magnificent
structure when completed. The building and
grounds will cover two squares and will be located
between Seventh and Ninth streets and New York
avenue and street, northwest.
The last session of Congress made an appropriation
of 100000 to begin the work of construction on
new passenger bridge across the Potomac river to
take the place of what is known the Long Bridge
which has been found to be inadequate to accom-
MEDIATE the immense amount of traffic which is
compelled to use it by reason of it being the only
outlet from this city into Virginia. A commission
has cen appointed to take charge ofthe preparation
of the plans for the construction of the same and
meeting was held last week, and plans presented
but it is not known if any of them have been APP
proved The only controversy seems to be in regard
to the height of the structure above water level
West End business men are advocating a bridge at
least 271 feet above water level, with draw suf-
GENTLY wide to permit the passage of the largest
vessels. 1t is argued that the Government is vitality
concerned in this matter. in time of war. when
the city might be in danger. Georgetown harbor
would of necessity be utilized.
President Mckinley and his Cabinet will start on
their trip the continent to the Pacific coast
the evening of April 49, instead of April 3d. as ut
first contemplated. The train in which they will
travel is marvel of luxury. 1t will consist of two
sleeping dining and composite car, consisting
of smokingroom and baggage compartments.
minute description of the Presidents sleeping car
would fill an Oriental prince with wonder 1t con-
tains five private rooms, finished in Mexican ma
hogany, maple and koko. The private diningroom
at one end is furnished in vermillion. Silk satin
plush and velvet are avishly used in furniture
decorations. Onyx and marble fittings are largely
in evidence, and large mirrors and wardrobes are
provided. The drawingroom is finished in YER
million, the rooms decorated in ivory and gold
and deliberately carved. The whole outfit is the
most elaborate ever used on similar occasions in
this country. Even the servants apartments are
fitted out as gorgeous as though intended for Non
archs w. H.