New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-24
HOTTER THAN TEXAS? Ny, YES!
GOVERNOR HOGG. or THE LONE STAR
STATE, Is sWELTERING IN THIS CITY.
HE DROUGHT AN ovERcoAT. BUT he FINDS
MORE Use FOR FAN-HIs FRIENDS AND
HE ARE UNCOMFORTABLE But CORDIAL
THEY CAN'T THINK ABOUT PLANS
~ THIS WEATHER.

~ THIS WEATHER
Governor JamesS IIogg OF Texas. IS In town. with
twcny-one ,rusty friends from the Lone Star State
and h.s little daughter Ina Hogg al on pleasure
bent There IS nothing small about Governor Hogg
or hts party. The Governor IS over six feet tall
ami weighs nearly 90 pounds. Wealth may be
accumulailng N Texas. but men surely not de-
caylng there Even IN the absence OF statistical
Information a. to tho dimensions Of other Gov
crnors II IS safe to wager even money that the
largest city IN this country is now being visited
by the largest Governor IN this country OF the
largest State In this country. The Governor Is
with large party. who have large hearts. large
p,cketbooks and large ranches. They open large
bottles and elected by large maJorities. Also
Il may be added. they have been carrying large
fans since they came North. Thus Is the eternal
fitness Of things preserved
Governor Hogg was tanning himself vigorously
when he received Tribune reporter In his apart
mcnts at the Flfih Avenue Hotel yesterday with
true Southern hospitality. About dozen OF his
friends were present who were also vigorously
tanning themselves. The Governor introduced the
reporter to each OF his friends separately. all q:
whom rose. shook hands with the visitor and spoke
a word Of welcome.
80 this Is the chilly North" said the Governor.
as the preparation rolled down hts ample cheeks.
We all brought cur overcoats. but we have about
as much FOR them you would have for six
shooters down in Texas Whew''
lsNt ms - lf'Ol "'HNh'i' "'' ''n7
gestsd.
IS, 1t has been all along the route" said the
Governor with n chuckle and wave OF HIS fan.
Hottest ever known in Niagara Falls. Highest
temperature recorded in years at Albany. Record
breaking weather in New-York Oh. for breath
OF the cool brceZes OF Texas. It's been unusually
cool down way"
little cool breeze blew in through the window
IS II IN response 10 the Governors wish. but II
was only tiny and il didn't interrupt the
regular rhythmic movement OF the twelve fans In
the hands Of the Governors friends.
How does New-YorH strike yOu?" was asked.
IT'S a fine place Texas has the closest com
mercial relations with NewYork. Here's whore
our 10000 bales Of cotton are sold every year,
and much OF II comes right through here. I've
been down to see Wall Street this morning. but
didn't stay long, 1t was 50 frightfulIy hot"
"Did you 20 into the Stock Exchange?
no. u too hot"
The Governor famed himself gently and looked
out into the street. which was fairly sizzling. with
somewhat the same expression that Shadrach. Mes
bach and Abednego must have worn when they
were being lowered into Nebuchadnezzor fiery
furnace lie didn't say all he thought about the
weather. lie was too polite But 1t was evident
raised in the mild and equable climate OF Texas.
plans. Whew"' The word started the perspl-
ration at a sprintlng gait down the Goyernors
cheeks Il don't believe have any. We shall
hear some preaching Tomorrow and shall prob
ably spend The rest OF the day trying TO keep as
cool possible"
All famed in silence for few minutes II was
impossible for one accustomed 70 cool Iexas
weather talk In such heat without stopping
frequently to pant
And Monday"
'Coney Island. down by the seashore. II 1t isn't
too hot"
Yes; last night at the reviewing stand OF the
Saengerfest parade. We were together until
o'clock this morning. a very pleasant man Is GOV
Flower
Miss lima Iogg came into the just then
slender brown faced little girl. twelve or thirteen
years old The Governor Introduced her 10 his
caller. and then chucked her under the chin and
asked:
What does the little want?"
Il m hungry" said Miss Ina.
Hunger such temperature was the last thlng
the Governor would have suspected In the case or
any besides his little daughter .
well. go and get anything you want 10 eat,
said the Governor: "A healthy sign for a growing
but a grown person doesn't get hungry on such a
day as this" And the Governor lifted his shirt
collar and famed his neck beneath II.
IL shall always be bad to see YOU, said the
Governor parting here or In Texas. II you
come down way though be careful to dodge
the iceberga."
Governor Hogg and his party will start for
tour through New England Tuesday and VIII
return by way Of New-York In week or ten days.
They expect to be absent from their cool, native
they are likely to acquire some lasting Impressions
The party includes ". y. Workman. Senator
Walter Tips, John orr. Il. b.. Paddock, Heber
Stone, Or. w, L. Barker. r. j. Klebers, r. y
simpson. ". II. CASTOR. Farmer Shaw. g. NJ
Bailey. L. Rotan. W. H.: Lacy r. y. Parrot,
George W. Breckenridge. Thomas III. Franklin, +.