The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-29

including many ladies and attaches to the
diplomatic corps. One of the leading
young women in the club is Miss Cassin
the niece of the Russian Ambassador.
who is manifesting extreme interest in
the teachings of French a sword-master
who administers the lessons. Count
Hacke, second secretary, and Baron
Hermann, the agricultural attache OF the
German embassy, are active members
Likewise the Chevalier IrentanoVe, the
sculptor of the famous Father Marquette
statue: the Turkish Minister, and
numerous other distinguished members
of the diplomatic corps, with their
ladies-including, of course, the American
contingent Trentanove has fought two
duels, and has been Il second in several
others, and other members Of the club
have won their laruels in student set-tos
and on the field of honor, but, by general
consent, the best fencer in the lot is the
Turkish Minister, who is still a young
man. and a manly and charming fellow
withal notwithstanding the attempt Of
yellow Journals TO exhibit him in a baleful
light.
Judge John Paul OF the United States
District Court Of Virginia, is one Of the
most difident men who holds q judicial
position he is the model of propriety
and dignity. and has never learned the
national game of poker. as the following
story he recently told Oh himself VII
prove.
He says he had occasion to visit Wash
ington to see General Malone, who then
represented Virginia in the Senate, and
on his arrival called at his hotel to see
him. but was informed that he was out.
He sought every place where he knew
Malone frequented, but could learn
nothing of his whereabouts. He had
about given III, the search in despair, and
made up his mind to take the train and
he srio
who informed him that General Malone
could be found at Chamberlain's. He
called at the nored hosiery about mid
night, and inquired if General Manone
was there, and was told that he was
in the picture gallery.
Great Beavens!" said the Judge;
what is he doing in a picture gallery
this time of the nisilt?''
The clerk saw at glance that the
Judge was not posted. A bell boy was
called and told to take the gentleman
to the picture gallery. After climbing
several flights OF stairs aud winding
through divers halls, the boy gave
singular rap on door, Whlch was
answered from the inside in like manner,
and the door was slightly opened, and
n sentinel asked what was wanted.
tsyouched for at the Office was the
reply.
Judge Paul was then ushered into the
picture gallery ana his feelings may
be imagined when his eyes flashed over
a room where he expected to see Malone,
weary almost to blissfulness, gazing at
fine paintings and statuary He sasped
for breath and exclaimed: What will
my wife and preacher think of me, if
they know 1 was present at place where
cards were being played for money"
Senators, Cabinet officers, congressman.
and others high in official life were all
consregated there. playing poker. At
one of the tables, Judge Paul says, was
seated General Malone; Hon Joe Cannon
of Illinois and two or three other
prominent men.
Malone, as soon as he recognized Pau.
promptly invited him to have hand.
mo. thank Sou,' replied the judge;
my salary will not justify such pleasures;
and. besides | do not know the game
come on" said Cannon: I'VE will teach
You the game. and raise your salary"
But Judge Paul said he was rorced to
decline
The game was for large stakes. and
one by one those at Cannon's table