New-York tribune., 1902-09-25
GOSSIP OF THE CAPITAL.
MINORS OF THE GEOLOGICAL 81 e
TIE NEW SPANISH MINISTER-THE
OLDEST PENSION CLERk-SuNpAh
OPENING OF THE LIBRARY
OF CONGRESS.

! .arded with favor by the people near whom theS
arc located and often encounter stumbling blocks
pIacad in their way by the ignorant ana prejudfced
natives who not understanding, suspicious OF
their motives. a young man connected with one OF
the topogra phica details in the West strayed away
from his companions one DAY last summer. and.
coming across typical shack, which stood at
the end of the road he was travelling. knocked at
the door seek directions to the shortest way
back - camp.
Can you tell me he said 70 the red faced
woman followed by pack OF curious children, who
opened the door whether this road goes any
further?'
No" she replied with asperity. an ii amt goin
any f1rder. mind what l Now. don't YOU go
u markn' any road down on your map. amt a
goin ter hev' our hayin spilled. They amt no
iced. The folks up above kin git ter the road
thro the 1nedder ies' es we'll ef they had big
comfortable road ter themselves so don't you dare
: ter put no road down that thar map. ana she
came closer to the trembling youth, who was more
afraid OF the irate barkwOods woman than he
would have been of mountain lioness. and said,
warningIy: EFF you do III tell my Henry on you;
that's what I'll do. I guess he's bout big nough
an strong 'nough stop you Survey people from
spn' our homes, that ne is, so mind, III tell my
Lenry ef you 20 markin down down @9 r9aas f assure M,
excited woman that he had no thought of 'markn
to fnd the nearest way back to his own people, but
to no purpose. She was convinced that ne was as
he turned from her door glad TO escape her yitupe.
a4IIo and maiedicons i upon hin and his kind. Further
down the road he met little, shambng. weazened
up old man. of whom he asked his way and after
the directions had been given TO him in most
kindly manner, something prompted him to ask;
81 course In Henry, he =, replied Gosh n darn
Once upon a time tall, shabby and travel stained
stranger put III appearance at a camp or the
Geological Survey, situated near the Yellowstone
| Park and. approaching the cook, who was occu-
pied in preparing the midday meal asked where he
| could find the chief of the party.
That's him." replied the cook pointing TO
| man busily writing before the door OF one OF the
| tents; that's the chief
The seedy stranger approached the scribe, Who
noting q shadow fall across his page. looked has
tiIy up. and. surveying his visitor from head TO
| foot, anticipated his speech by saying;
Want to see me. do you? Well, l guess you can
wait Go over there and sit down and I'll attend
| to you after awhile
The newcomer turned away. and, walking over
log, sat down patiently awaiting the plea pleasure i1s
aside the report he was making ana calilhS to 'he
wen now. what can do for you?"
replied his guest r IS see I r mas n cond ns DO DO
dP 4o ami If yon really needed anything am the
| Director OF the Geolosica SURVEY. -,..s-,.u. -,
this especial party evidenIly squared himself with
his chief @ 9f he M Is ,a @ m b. h9G9rsa @ Gans he 81 none e
hospitablc toward strangers who visit his camp.
Spain has shown rare discrimination and wisdom
in selecting the two ministers who have been ac-
credited this country since the treaty of peace
was signed Paris The Duke de ARGOS, who at
the time OF his appointment as minister had al
ready served here attache and was remembered
in Washington rs gallant dashns and genial
young fellow. not only bound ~ America
through his marriage to one Of her daughters but
had become familiar and sympathetic with the
American character through his atiiiaton with
friends on this side Of tho water, and his popu-
larity was assured before nc sailed from Spain
Like his predecessor. Senior Don Emilio de Ojcda
has many qualities that especially commend him
to Americans account for the prestige he has en-
loved at Newport since his arrival there in the
early summer and insure warm welcome on his
arrival at his post thoroughly trained
diplomatst, with worldwide experience. having
served in the Orient, in Africa. at the Court OF St
James and Rome he was secretary-general Of the
Spanish commission at the Paris peace conference
events the respect ana friendship OF his American
mat Re has Been accredited to this country. senior
jeeas dase deta a. wa Ion an ~ tbe LEGATION
there won him him the encomiuHs of his government
the 'nsS new sPsns6 Ilastfr has not presented
6s qsTn 20 n9F the wi" rspa e G in tobr but viii
iinger on At Newport until the time Of his prssen
Mnste 0a viii 9ae " up his his Tssden5s ks dee n Ared tne
which was leased as legation by Senior Dupuy de
LONE and has been used for this purpose continu
ps fSs ned fedo 6d, tn s Of a nt his
faGg dnong ths ensy amq hsn 4be 9b
Iatin race He Is possessed Of a neat fortune. has
speaks aG penssb h
senor Oieda IS said to belong to the new school
Of diplomacy, known as American which Prince
Monson is the exponent-that is he believes in
dIrectness and honesty opposed TO the craftness
and subterfuge of meaaeval times; Ills attitude.
both social and official, is frank. he Is approach
able and responsive and meets new acqualntsnces a
iing1ist well read IN the lterat ture Of many coun-
tries a creditable painter and cultivated IN the
several accomplishments that go to the making OF
diettante.
The Nestor among the clerks at the Pension
Office is Judge c. NJ Tompktns. who was appointed
to that department in ls6i anu mas served con-
tinuousy since From little. unregarded bureau,
he has seen the Pension Office grow to one of the
largest and most influential branches of the gov
ernment with thousands Of clerks 10 do It's work
No one can tell the story of its development 50 We'll
as this old and faithful servant. who. despite his
eighty wears Is still active duty, valued and
efficient clerk. Judge Tompkins was a prosperous
LAWYER in Wisconsin III 1861. when he visited WASH
ingon for the purpose of attending President Lin
coins inauguration and with thought of seeking
or accepting a government place He was, now
ever persuaded by Timothy O. Howe to remain at
the capital and take cerkship. on the plea that
war was sure TO be declared, and 1t would be IN
terestinC to study it at close range 'once n gov
ernmcnt clerk always a government Clerk the
saving goes; and Mr. Tompkins has never felt any
ambition to leave the comfortable berth 10 which
his old friend appointed him. much 10 tle grdtiIlcd-
ti0n of his superiors who have found his long eX-
perience and his knowledge of precedept ana ,rauI @
fion the completion or 1oFty years
of ser.icp Iudrc Tompkins received a handsome
silver loving cup from his feio" eiciA' '' ' o'i-
dence Of their affection and esteem
Tho librarian of Congress has finally brought
ahout what he has been endeavorinS to accomplish
since the early days of his appontment-the open