The times., 1899-12-21
IN THE HOTEL CORRIDORS.

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Mr. Hanna occupied his customary easy
chair in the lobby Of the Arlington last
night and glanced over the usual pile OF
newspapers. After holding a conference
with several anxious callers he turned his
attention TO personal matters.
Il have noticed that some OF the papers
state that ] have leased The house in La
fayette Square formerly occupied by the
late Vice President Hobart. said he. "and
you can deny this as plainly as you know
how. ! have not leased the house and have
not negotiated TO secure it. [ am perfectly
at home where l am and 40 not think thlC
l will make any move In the near future.
Ny first iutimation Of my great desire for
the old Hobart mansion was conveyed to
me through the columns Of the local news
papers"
The junior Senator from Ohio then pain
fully limped to the elevator and sought the
seclusion of his room.
Gov. L. NJ Shaw. OF Iowa. is at
the Arlington, and. with Adjutant General
Byers, is seeing the city. Governor
Shaw, who intends 10 leave for his home
today is highly pleased with the result
OF his visit
Il came on here to attend a meeting OF
the Governors Of the various States to
prepare plans for the coming centennial
celebration of the removal OF the seat of
government TO Washington" said ne last
night, but the meeting has been postponed
and have been enjoying myself in seeing
he sights. | am confident that the cen
tennial viii be a big affair and that every
Governor Of every State viii attend.
Everything points to a magnificent display
and such an occasion as viii eclipse even
a Presidential inauguration Everything
is prosperous in Iowa and we are getting
richer and fatter every year. In regard to
the Senatorial contest in our State both
parties claim to be confident of success. and
l suppose both are entitled 10 their judg-
ment."
Governor Otero. of New Mexico. and Gov
error Murphy. CT Arizona, are at the Shore
ham, and viii remain in the city until Fri
cay, when they will accompany the men,
bers OF the Senate and House Committees
on Territories on a trip through the South
west. Bills have been presented in Con-
gross asking that Arizona and New Mexico
be admitted as States and the committees
will view the area and the claims OF both
Territories from a special train and return
verdict when Congress coHyeRes after the
Christmas holidays.
Col. William o. Tolford. Of Columbus.
Ohio. is at the Ebbitt. Colonel Tolford is
the State war claim agent and has been
waiting for a little draft from the Treas
ury Department. He will return to Column
bus this afternoon with vouchers amount
ing to $15OO0O.
William r. Corvine NJ Langley and n
L. Mccarthy are at the Shoreham. in the
interest of the Merchants Association Of
New York
I'VE are going 10 appear before the In
terstate Commerce Commission tomorrow, %
said MIR Corvine last night. and protest
against the increase in freight rates pro-
posed by many of the railroad companies.
Dry goods have been advanced so per cent
and the hardware trade is also seriously
affected We have with us a petition
signed by twenty of the largest whoiesa' g
grocery houses in New York. representing 3
more capital than any other group in the
world, and We propose TO present this as
one Of the few protests to any further in
crease in the rate charged for freight trans
portation.'
State Auditor W $ Gilbert. Of Ohio. is
at the Ebbitt on a business trip. Mr. Gill
bert reports all well in the Buckeye State
and sees prosperity ahead He was visited
by delegation OF local business men, hall
ing from Ohio last night and was given
| an informal reception.
Cen Albert D. Shaw. Commander Of the
Grand Army OF the Republic is registered
from WaJertown. y. Y. at the Riggs. Gen
eral Shaw was elected 10 the head OF the
organization only a few months ago and is
in the Capital on official business. He IS
a pleasant converse 3uoHahst and has made
host of friends since taking up the du-
/ ties of his office
Hon. Lemuel Eli Quigg Of New York.
made a flying visit TO Washington last
night and registered at the Shoreham. Mr..
! Quigg is President of the New York Re
! publican Board Of County Commissioners
and is breezy in both apparel and cOuveT-
I sation. He left for Old Point Comfort last
/ night and will return within a few days
/ Hon NJ l. Lockwood. of Zelienople Pa.
/ is registered at the Riggs Mr.. Lockwood
I is a wealthy oil producer and is President
I of the American Trust League. He
4 has recently returned from the trust
meeting in Chicago and predicts a hot cam
/ paign against the mOnopOlies. He will re-
main in the city several days and viii at
tend the meeting of the executive commit
/ tee OF the Antitrust League TO be held in
/ this city today.
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