The Washington critic., 1890-02-18


bo seen in tho Rotunda of the
Arno-Mr. Andreas of New York
Reviving Old Memories.
In Excise Commissioner Andrews of
New York spent this morning In visit
ing his New York friends in the Cap.
ital He arrived in the city last night
in company with Congressman Fitch.
Mr.. Andrews said he had simply come
down on pleasure. but his presence here
signifies something in New York poll
Tics Mr.. Andrews did not need a
guide to show him about, for nearly
forty years ago he used to play tag
on the steps of the Old Capitol, and
since then he has often visited Wash
ineton.
He said Il am proud to say that !
know Washington about as well as any
one does. | was here as a boy before |
the war and spent good deal of time !
here in the Amy during the war, and
since then have made occasional jour
neys here
The Hon. J. j Mott of North Caro-.
lima is at the Ebbit House. He has !
been chairman of the National Repub-
liCan Committee during the past twenty
years He Is one of the richest men in
his State. and has probably the finest
stock farm in the South. 1t contains
many blooded horses and some of the
best cattle in the country Those who
have visited the farm say ii Is one of the
lovclest spots in America.
A quiet little family party, consisting
of the Hon. n. A. J. sparks of Carlisle,
Pa. his niece, Miss Norton, and Miss
Louisa Muldrow of Starkville, Miss,
are also at the Ebbitt House. In short
time the three will leave for an extended
tour of Europe, which will keep them
abroad for year or longer They in
tend TO see all the sights well and eX
plore the many hooks and corners that
escape the ordinary guest
Another of the guests at the Ebbitt is
Mr.. d. II. Bates of New York. He
was formerly president of the Balti-
more and Ohio Telegraph Company.
and his visit here no doubt means some
thing in Geographic circles. He has al,
ways been recognized as one of the
chief telegraph men of the country and
is also ono of the most active.
Mr.. \. Werlbeimer of New York is
at Willard S. He is the head of the
firm of N. Wertheimer & Co., probably
the largest glove manufacturers in
America. The firm owns factories in
Germany, Gloversdale, n. Y, New
York City, and it also has its headquar
tiers in that city. Mr.. Wertheimer visits
Washington every year.
Five members of the Wholesale
Hardware Association of New York
are also at Willard s. They are A. ii.
Saxton. president of the association; G.
H. Hawkins, J. Gales, f. A. Baker and
W. W. Calhoun They are here on
business pertaining to their association,
and will also spend some time in seeing
the sights of the city,
General L. Kirby Smith of Suwanee
is at the Metropolitan The ex- Confed-
crate Brigadior looks well aud bears his
age like the old soldier that he is. He
is not as youthful as he was when he
commanded brigade. but he is nearly
as active, and always comes in for a
good deal of attention wherever he
goes.
Among the recent arrivals at the
Arlington is Mr. Richard Pierce of
Denver, Col. Mr. Pierce is of medium
height. He wears a short gray beard,
and is the possessor of pair of re.
markedly clear, intelligent eyes. He is
one of the best known mining engi-
neers in the West, and is here to attend
convention Of those gentlemen, which
is to be held in this city shortly. !
The Arno has real live baron stop
ping in one of its apartments. He is
the Baron La Grange of Paris. He is
young and probably the handsomesi
man that has ever stopped at this house
The Baron attracted good deal of at
tention about the hotel since he arrived
and appears to be as modest as he Il
handsome. He is married to the daugh
ter of Ex-Governor John d. Carroll
and his business here is to see his
father-in-law.
Andrew Carnegie. the well-knowr
iron manufacturer and many times mil
lionaire, is at the Normandie. He is
one of the nAmerican delegates
and very enthusiastic one, too. He
called on several of his old friends here
yesterday but spent the evening very
quietly.
Mr.. A. j. Seligman, son of the well
known banker of New York of tina
name, is at the Arno. He is residen
of Montana and has jourueyed here t
watch the rival aspirants for Senator
ship Of that State battle for the coveted
positions. Mr., Seligman is young and
healthy looking. His complexion is
Il IL III - 1c~a L. /,
cowboy of his State is sombrero.
Charles H. Cramp, the we'll know
shipbuildtr of Philadelphia, is. one o
the new arrivals at the Normandie. Ill
can hardly be called new arrival
however, for he spends most of his tim
in Washington and can easily be callet
a resident, for lately, instead of run
ming down from Philadelphia to visi
Washington, he has been running u
from Washington to visit Philadelphia
A very quiet, modest appearing ma
sat alone in the Office of the Arlington
last night. lie was Marcus Daily, tn
well-known mine owner of Butte City
Mont, He is probably the richest ma
in that State He is Senator Hurst
partner in many ventures, and is know
as shrewd business man. Mr.. Dali,
is a short, stout man with bloomin!
complexion and a heavy gray nous
tache and iron gray hair.
Among the guests at the Riggs Hous
is James Mcknight of St. Paul He
well known as one of the best railroa
lawyers in that part Of the country, an
is here on lpoal hiisiDpee