New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-10

few days ago two wasHngton ladies. who were
entertaining elderly relative from way down East
during brief visit here, happened to pass the mansion
Of the Secretary OF the Navy when Mrs whitney
holding one OF her customary receptions. The day
was wet; they were afoot; and nothing was further
from the minds Of two Of the party than gayees Of
any description when their horror and amazement,
their guest expressed sndden and burning desire 70
participate In the pleasure OF Cabinet reception Tho
city MICE represented with almost tearul iteration
that they were bot at all en- tenue7 but tho country
mouse had what Mrs Camp would probably
have termed an obderrate buzzum' and could not
be prevailed upon 10 reconsider her motion there
was nothing possible 20 be done but make tho best
Of bad bargain and tho three visitors crossed the
hospitable threshold without moro ado
Noticing the newcomers, and observing that they
were evidently strangers 10 his Wifi well as 10 the
other guests, Mr. whitney Immediately proceeded 10
entertain them In his most kindly manner not only
going out OF his way 10 make them feel completely al
home but showing them marked attention, aud taking
pains 20 explain 10 them some unique tapestries and
other objects Of around the house, In which they
appeared TO tain an interest
Secretary Whitney upon that occasion, came as near
converting three unusually ardent Republicans Is
possible IN dealing with that charming sex which
adheres so strcnuously TO all rs preconcelved
opinions and In express sing her share OF the golden
opinions which no had won from all Of them, the
elderly relative remarked enthusiastically don't caro-
II Secretary whitney Is Democrat " don't believe
he'll let those Germans, or those samOyans either
burn up another American flag even n ho has TO send
the whole United States Navy to stop them'
Senator Jones. OF Nevada was moralizIng in the
room Of the Senate Committee on Finance the other
day as follows: 81 have never known he said a
man TO be dishonest that II not visited upon him
sooner or later Not long ago man IN New-York
wanted mo 10 60 into a mining enterprise in Mexico
and told him did not TO look at his prospectus
60 Have you ever been In that countryl' he asked
mo- replied, Il have not
80 You don't know what this thing IS them he
said
al have never mined in Mexico said I, but I
have been on the border great DEAL and have seen
the tracks that 20 In and out the border line
The tracks going south always those of kid shoes
and the tracks coming north arc always barefoot
tracks
at IS the same with mems actions. man who goes
into dishonesty with hid shoes always comes out
IN his bare feet. And ] think the world viii be
better on when understand more clearly that IL
is better commercially and in every other way for
them to deal fairly with their fellow-men."
There is one story on Tim Campbell which he
himself relates and which has not yet the light
Of day; story the point Of which Tim' has prob
ably not seen himself yet, for be tells It in an IN
nocent way which, of course, adds much TO fits flavor
Mr. Campbell has strong appreciation OF his dig
nity It does not oppress-it sustains and comforts
him Not long ago he was walking through the cor
ridors Of the House wing Of the Capitol when a woman
spoke to him and said;
win you see II Mr.. Glover Is IN the Houseis
Mr.. Campbell drew himself TO hs full height.
aMadame,S said he, there are gintlemen around
here 10 do that thing" and he emphasized HIS remark
with sweeping gesture, which included In IFS scope
be entire force Of House employees from the Clerk TO
the doorkeepers.
The little woman looked up into Mr.. campbelps
face.
apm Mr. Glover's wife," she said.
AZ thought you WERE" said the Honorable Tms
in tone that showed that the fact did not impress
him very seriously.
You're Mr.. Campbell. You Dotip said Mrs.
Glover.
"I am said tho Honorable Tim" in his most
impressive way.
al thought you we're" said Mrs. Glover quietly as
she turned and walked away.
President Cleveland seldom relaxes his dignity
sufficiently TO indulge himself In Joking or in laugh