Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-25

another sample Of the manner in which Chicago
does things when she sets herself for that pur-
pose; 1t was the most magnificent thing of the
kind that has made its appearance in the enter
tainment Of the delegates. Aside from the
choice menu and the rivers Of expensive and
comment upon, but the greatest feature of the
occasion was the floral display and its artistic
combination with the electric light. One Of
the principal designs was Q map of the western
hemisphere-with Canada left out in the cold
around which was q framework of incandescent
lamps partially hidden by fringes Of leaves:
Other designs were also most beautiful. and
their quantity may be estimated when I tell
you that they cost nearly $4,000.
THE PASSING OF THE DRUMMER.
The drummer" has bsen with US and has
departed. Ordinarily he is irrepressible, but
this time he bit of more than he could chew.
I will not give the story q location because it
might hurt the drummer's feelings to do so.
but can no longer refrain from warbling Of
bis previous" victory and ultimate discom-
future. He got on the special train in company
with number Of gentlemen who were acting
as a reception committee and took possession
of a seat that belonged to one Of the delegates
porter. On sped the train, and in little while
the regular passengers began to wonder who
the fresh young man was; one more daring
than the others limited to the new arrival that
it would tickle the delegates considerably
if he would consent to reveal his
identity, and after hesitating three or
four times he consented. Beneath the name
on his card was the legend Commission Mer-
chant" Confidentially he informed several of
his fellow passengers that he was going to con-
tinue with the party for at least a week and
perhaps he might fnhh out the trip. Some
surprise was manifested by the confdants at
the manner in which the drummer had insinu-
ated himself into the company, but the new
young man only smiled and said something
about everything being fair in trade. Pretty
soon the delegates and attaches began to dis
robe themselves of their travelling garments
and to put on dress suits, for at the next stop
ping place there was going to be a banquet
and reception. The young man pulled
gripsack from under the seat and
also arrayed himself in full evening costume,
thus confirming an impression that he was 60
ing to the banquet as one Of the party. At this
Juncture the gentleman who was in charge of
that particular car stepped up and asked the
stranger for his credentials. They were not
forthcoming, 80 the intruder was invited to call
on MIR. Curtis An interesting five minutes
conversation followed and then the drummer
returned to the car in which he had settled
down as steady thing and regretfully in
formed those who were interested that circum-
stances over which he had no control would
prevent his remaining on board any longer and
he was quite positive that previous engage
ment-vhich had temporarily been forgotten
would compel him to forego the pleasure of
the delegates company at the banquet. If
could have stayed ON board for a day or two"
remarked he to one of the newspaper men, II
would have made some good business connec-
lions for our house in South America" Then
he departed, and thus came about the passing
Of the drummer. G. II. II.