Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-06
IN THE HOTEL CORRIDORS.

Senator James Smith of New Jersey will be
popular in Washington. He is good natured
and weighs 225 pounds. II Mr. Smith has ac-
quired the art of drawing ones self into ones
shell and double locking the door he does not
manifest it.
The next new Senator from New Jersey is a
man trife above medium height whose
smooth sunny face reflects genial disposition,
and whose rotund form evidences an apprecia-
tlon of canvas back. pate de fois gras and truf-
mes: lie has strong resonant voice. clear,
bri.lant dark eye that searches yours, walks
very erect and has a graceful carriage. He Is
al the Normandie with his family.
speaking about surprises and amusing sur
pTlses, too, he said to The STAR representa-
tive. Il think nv election was about great
surprise 10 me and to other people in my little
state IA one can imagine. i had no more idea
SIX months ago that | would be the Senator
from New jersey on this the glorious 9th OF
March. looking out over Mcpherson Park, than
had of being in Patagonia In fact Ind 1t
been rendered to me at that time should have
refused the honor. But TN IN Washington
now and IN glad of it,
The Office of the Arlington was packed Satur-
day morning. Men in uniform. military coats
and six hats crowded ore another closely as
Maine sardines in a French labeled box.
Suddenly there was a commOtion. short
stout gentleman. with a chinchilla overcoat and
whose silk hat on the back of his head. hur-
ried up TO the desk and made "A dive for some
kilograms Then everybody made dive for
the short gentleman. and both he and his his
torIc brown side whiskers were out of sight in
minute. because all present wanted to shake
hands with Gov. Flower of New York. But he
was in hurry. A carriage was waiting for him
outside.
''Is il true tina. intend to offer a trophy to
be shot for a special prize next year at
Creedmoor?" he repeated to The STAR repre-
sentative a. they raced down the hallway
toward the swinging glass doors. Yes: it is
true.and. what's more. I m going down to Creed
moor to shoot for IL and win it mvself-that is
unless some one can shoot better than can"
II ike the good things of life." said Gov
Psttison to The STAR representative at the
Arlington as he placed his glossy silk tile on
the hat rack outside of the dining ROOM but
sometimes-when YOU are in a hurry espec-
ially-eating is a bore. NY trips to Washington
always give me a fine appetite, however, and
like to come here.
Il look forward to nv participation in the
ceremonies with great pleasure; it will be
memorable day in nv life. II il vii be in The
lives of thousands of other people in YOUR lovely
city. Mr.. Clevelands cabinet selections were
very pleasing to me and |. in common with the
temOcratlc party AT large. am only TOO Wiling
TO put my faith in his Judgment.
NO, l am not a candidate to succeed myself
when NV term expires To be governor of
the great commonwealth of PENNSYLVANIA twice
ought 70 be an honor which should satisfy the
ambition of most any man. especially a demo-
cat. believe in the traditions of the country
that two terms enough"
Among the many newspaper men in town
The STAR representative noticed Stanhope
Sans at the Oxford this morning. Mr.. Sans
l. private secretary to Gov. Northen of Georgia.
Mr.. Sans was connected with the Atlanta Jour
nal during Gov. Eorthens campaign. The
governor delivered what he considered the
crucial speech of the campaign and it befel Mr..
Sans 10 report it for his paper. Mr.. Sans evil
IDENTIFY raid himself ont on it,. for so pleased
was the governor With the report that he sent
for Mr.. Sans. Finding him an agreeable.
talented Young gentleman he appointed him
his private secretary, though he had never seen
him before.
NJ. Sans is a linguist and an oriental scholar.
In fact he would like to journey across the des-
erts Of Persia TO Teheran minister of the
United States.
West yirginians are making bids for offices.
Prof. Mareellus Marshal from tina: state wants
to be commissioner of Indian affairs He has
lived in New Mexico, had considerable en-
perience with Indians and border life and
thinks he could administer the Office satis-
factorily.
Col Thomas Jepsou. president Of a bank in
Wheeling. and who has never held Office. wants
TO see his signature treasurer of the United
States on treasury notes. He hopes to succeed
Treasurer Nebeker.
Congressman Butler of Iowa will present to
the President of the most remarkable petit
lions that has ever appeared before the e1ecu-
tive eve. From the aoor OF the House he
wishes TO step to the desk OF the superintendent
OF railway mail service. He has secured the
signatures Of ali the democrats in Congress
except five indorsing his application.
Ferdinand W. Peck Of Chicago, one OF the
most prominent citizens Of the windy city, vice
president Of the worlds fair commissioners,
chairman OF the executive committee and presi-
dent Of the Auditorium Hotel Association. is at
the Arlington.
Dir. Peck came 10 Washington purposelv to
zee Mr. Cleveland inaugurated. although he is d
republican. Il have the greatest respect for
Mr.. Cleveland said Mr.. Peck. and admire
him very much" / do not think. however
that Illinois Is in the democratic column for
good. 1t was a landslide, you know and next
time Il is just as likely 10 slide back again The
fair will open promptly on the morning of the
OF III u 10 say tDdt We would
break faith with Congress and keep it open on
Sunday. We are business men and haze re-
spect for our word and will keep our engage
ments with Congress as We would keep our bus
tness contracts.
or the many handsome aids in SATURDAYS pro-
0ession none attracted more attention than Col.
William T. Cody, or, as he is better known,
buffalo Bill
Last evening a: Chamberlin's Col Cody told
TIE STAR representative the following story:
81 was IN Vienna in May. 1890. al the opening
Of the exposition and visited United States
Minister Fred Grant; The Austrian court is
the most magnificent in Europe and the Aus
trian officers the most gaily and elegantly uni
formed OF any army in the world
FIRED determined that there should be
one American officer in his party at the open
ing Of the exhibition whose reg4lia at least ap-
preached the elegance and glitter in which he
would mingie. 80 he said to- me: Colonel! Won
attire yourself IN your uniform as brigadier
general OF Nebraska. and then cut off all the
yellow cord, gold lace, buckles. tassels and
trappings from your colonels uniform and
have them sewed on YOU generals uniform
Il did this and took the horsehair from nv
Oolonel's helmet and pnt it with the horsehair
Of nv brigsiier generals chapeau- / wore also
a pasr NJ high hes COW how hoots that lifted