The times., 1899-04-26
SEEN AND HEARD INTHE HOTELS

Judge Lambert Tree. of Chicago, who
was formerly Minister to Brussels and to
St. Petersburg. is in the city on return
trip from Europe, where he has been dur
ing the past year. 1t will be remembered
by old residents of Washington that Judge
Tree is of one of the eldest Washington
families. although he has not resided here
for over forty years Several of his rela-
tives are Washingtonians, and he owns
property in the city, which he inherited
from his grandfather, one OF the founders
of the city. Judge Trees grandfather
came to Washington with the Government
in 1900, and was prominent citizen. He
bought real estate soon after his arrival
which has been in the family ever since.
Judge Tree was admitted to the bar in
this city forty-three years ago and i'm
mediately went to Chicago, where he has
resided ever since. His career has been
varied and interesting since that time. In
addition to long career on the bench
Of Illinois, and to his services as Presi-
dent Cleveland's Minister to Brussels and
st. Petersburg, he was at one time within
one vote of being elected United States
Senator from Illinois The incidents con-
hected with the senatorial fight in which
he took part have place in history. 1t
was the contest for Senator in 1850, and
both the Republicans and the Democrats
had been in caucus for many weeks unable
TO decide on candidates. William r. Nor
rson was at first the favorite of the
larger number OF Democrats. but the eau
Gus could not decide on him and he finally
withdrew, giving way to Judge Tree. The
Republicans nominated Gen. John a.
Logan. The Illinois Legislature was at
that time a tie, the Democrats having the
help of one Republican, who announced
his intention Of voting for Judge Tree On
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one of the Democratic members of the Leg
isature died. He was found dead in his
bed the next morning. And so General
Logan was elected. Judge Tree is at
present a trustee of the great Newberry
Library of Chicago, and deeply interested
in library matters.
Prince Konoye, the Japanese Minister at
the Court of st. James, and his suite are
in the city on a short tour of America. 1t
is not understood that he has any mission
from his Government here. Prince Konoye
is at the Arlington.
T. Chartran, of Paris, the famous por-
trait painter, is at the Arlington.
Representative II. H. Powers of Yer
mont and Representative 5. A. Dayen-
port of Pennsylvania are at the Riggs
House.
Judge Jay A. Hubbell, of Michigan, bet
ter known as MY Dear Hubbell." formerly
Representative in Congress from that State.
| is in the city on a trip for recuperation
after a breakdown from long period of
judicial labors. He is at the Arlington.
Judge Hubbel was in Washington as Rep
resentative from Michigan nearly twenty
years ago and Is we'll remembered as a
prominent Republican member of the lower
house. He is probably better remem-
bered. however. as the head of the Re-
publican campaign when General Garfield
was elected President General Garfield
wrote a letter to his campaign manager
beginning. MY Dear Hubbell." asking for
the best efforts OF Judge Hubbell. and 1t
was quoted all over the country by the
Democratic press. 1t was in a manner, in
its suggestions as to resources, forerun-
ner of the system of campaign methods
later made famous by Senator Hanna.
Judge Hubbell is a personal and intimate
friend of Secretary Alger. Il believe that
General Alger will come out OF all his diff
ficulties and be shown finally to have been
courageous Secretary of War" he said
last night.
large party of Mystic Shriners from
Reading. Pa. are in the city on an excur-
sion. They are at Willard's.
Juan ]. UIloa. Consul General from Costa
Rica, located in New York, is in the city.
He called to pay his respects to the Presi-
dent yesterday. He is at the Arlington.