The Washington times., 1894-07-31
THE WASHINGTON TIMES, TUESDAY, JULY 81, 1894.
CLOAK ROOM AND GALLERY.

| SLOAA MUTT AMI UhLLLNls
An Illinois Congressman tells the following
] story Of the criticism Of farmer constituent
of his on the famous Lincoln statue In Chi
cago:
| The Congressman had been out taking a
Sunday walk to the park with friend and
| they paused in admiration, as many good
Chicagoans do more than once, to admire the
splendid workmanship of the statue.
While intent in gazing at the magnificent
and almost human likeness of the bronze
features, he heard a voice behind him and
turning caught sight OF his farmer friend,
just as he had made remark to his friend
that Robert Lincoln must look much more
like his mother than his father. did yer
say" queried the farmer. pointing to the
statue, that he takes arter his mother?'
"Oh, no." said the Congressman. Il said
that Robert Lincoln must resemble his mother
more than his father The farmer was
| mute for a minute and then as he looked
steadily at the bronze features of "old Abe"
with his high cheek bones. followed cheeks,
and rather gaunt face, said, US he started to
go: "He looks as though he might have
been rather dyspeptic-like, don't he!"
Franklin Bartlett is the best dressed man in
the House OF Representatives and perhaps has
the most polished manners. He is good
deal OF an Englishman IN his way and ac-
qulred part of his education at Oxford Uni
versity.
Delegate Joseph, of New Mexico, stated
yesterday that the stories Of riots and disor
ders in New Mexico, telegraphed extensively
fh.aa a..fi avad
OF a cabal to defeat the plans for Statehood
for his Territory. The scheme is to make it
appear that social antipathies in New Mexico
are so dangerous In the proposed State that
its admission to the Union will be a detriment,
and that its people are unworthy Of American
citizenship. Mr.. Joseph denies that there
exists any race feelings whatsoever. says that
30 per cent of the population are American
born, that is since 1916, and that although
there is Spanish blood in the veins Of many
New Mexicans they are Americans in their
ideas, their traditions, and their aspirations.
The next Senator from Rhode Island,
George Peabody Wetmore, who will succeed
Senator Dixon, will be a great addition to
Washington in n social way. He is a multi
millionaire, has a very delightful family, it is
said, and will be one OF the most lavish enter
tainers.
Mr.. Wetmore is q connection OF the late
George Peabody, the banker. whose numer-
Gus charities and benefactions have made his
name well known everywhere. The Rhode
Islander is a Newporter, man of fashion.
graduate of Yale and a man OF refinement and
ability.
"Out in Denver" said Champ Clark the
other day, "there are two famous saloons, one
known as the Eldorado, or something OF that
kind, and another-well. we'll call it the Ar
In ffnr IN, errlH
double eagles at the intersection of each four
tiles in the floor. securely fastened, of course,
and the most wonderful series Of mirrors
fastened to the ceiling and walls, and which
gives the place the appearance OF veritable
palace OF gold. 1t is one OF the most dazzlingly
tempting sights l know OF.
'The other saloon has a similar collection of
new silver dollars. Its sight to make poor
miners mouth water, but the coins are as
safe as in a vault.
at seems n pity to lose the interest on such
large sum Of money, but / believe it is a
good investment and that US an attraction it
much more than repays the loss"
DIR. English the famous author OF "Ben
Bolt"-and by the way the author of a vol
ume on almost every possible subject varying
from q volume OF poems recently printed TO a
cookbook famous over score Of years ago
has decided to retire from Congress after the
expiration of his present term.
Although seventy-six years of age, and hence
one OF the oldest members in the House, he has
retained his vigor of body and spirit to won-
deriul degree and can denounce sham with
all the impetuous force and much OF the en-
phatic vocabulary Of a man in his thirties.
The doctor talks somewhat OF going on the
stump this fall, and IL he does he will make
things hum as only he can do it.
4 Damncr,tic Cop1ressrn, an uho doac rot
like the way things have been going at Wash
ington and who lives in a rather close dis
trict and is not sure OF reelection, was talk
ing in glowing tones the other day OF the
situation in his State.
why don't you get some tip-top stump
speakers and send them up in your district
TO bolster up the Democracy and explain
what the situation is?"
''Humph," he replied, with good deal OF
disgust, ''Id like to find the man that can
explain the situation to the satisfaction OF
any one"
DR.. Everett was in the Chair in the House
yesterday afternoon for about half an hour,
and while he was presiding the members had
great fun with the Massachusetts school
master Mr.. Wilson, of Washington, jumped
up and moved an adjournment. Mr.. Outh-
waite arose and reprovingly stated that the
motion was not in order under the special
rule.
Il don't care about your ruling, want the
chair to rule" said Mr.. Wilson.
Then DR.. Everett ruled that one OF two
motions to adjourn was in order.
Il desire to call your attention--'again
broke in Mr.. Wilson.
quite unnecessary" replied the doctor.
''the chair has already called its own aiten-
tion TO that fact"
Then Mr.. Wilson gave it up. The doctor
smiled. the House laughed. and Mr. Wilson
sat down. The doctor had iiabbergasted him
as he would an obstreperous pupil.