The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-21
Convention Stories.


These words, which came from the lips
of a shabbily-dressed man standing on
Broad street in front of the Walton yester-
day afternoon. attracted the attention of
a notwithstanding man, from the lapel
of whose coat there hung Western state
badge, says the Philadelphia Inquirer. The
tantial-looking man strolled over to
where the button vender stood.
What is the price of that Mckinley
Roosevelt button he asked. "A quar-
ter?"
Yes, quarter" was the reply. do you
want"
Just then the eyes of the two met and
the well-dressed man from California gave
a start The other cast his eyes toward
the stone sidewalk.
IT'S you, jim" exclaimed the Califor-
MAN with a tremor in his voice. I'D
know you anywhere. But never expected
TO see you come TO this"
The others reply was inaudible to any
but the ears Of the man with the badge.
AS soon as it was made the two walked
down Locust street together, the Califor-
Man with his arm on the button vendors
shoulder. From another source it was
learned that The two were brothers Five
years ago they were in partnership to-
gether. One day the man who afterward
became the button vender disappeared, and
after he had gone there were whisperings
Of miXup in money affairs The broth
er who remained behind, tried in every
possible way to discover the wherea bouts
Of the other, but in vain, and yesterday
was the first time the two had met since
the sudden departure of Jim"
1t is said that the two will journey home
together and that the old partnership will
be resumed once more.
Electric devices, by means Of which one
may order anything from a ton of coal
to postage stamp, are in the rooms of
hotel whore Senator Hanna, Senator
Platt and Gov. Roosevelt have their
quarters. says the Herald's report. Rep
r7sentative LittaIRr of Gloversville, one
of Gov Roosevelt's boon friends, while
entertaining a few of the many eminent
citizens of Newburg now in Philadelphia
eXrerimented with the electric device in
Chairman Odelrs room.
Pushing the indicator around to "Apol-
lnaris," Mr.. Littauer pushed the button
A noise like that of a dull buzz-saw strik-
ing knot in a hickory plank came from
the interior regions of the box Mr. Lit
tauer jumped Back in alarm.
That's only one, too" he said.
Ten times the operation was repeated.
A moment later there was a loud knock
at the door.
All" cried Mr.. Littauer, satisfied that
he had conquered the box of the weird
sounds, Here we are"
Stepping 10 the door, which he opened
vide to receive the Apollinaris bearer. he
was amazed to hear from a chorus of ten
girlish voices:
Did you ring for typewriters, sir?''
Lieut.. Gov. Woodruff has party here
with him at the Bellevue, says the Tri-
bune's special. Mrs. Woodruff is telling
with a great deal of glee about the inno-
cent query Of a 6-year-old boy in the par
~. Ihey were discussing the advisable
NY OF Roosevelt accepting the nomination
Tor vice President and some one said he
ought TO take it because there was al
ways chance he might succeed to the
presidency in case of the death of Pres
ldent Mckinley. why" said the LITTLE
fellow in a wondering voice. 'if Mr.. Nc
kinley died wouldn't Mr.. Hanna still be
PRESIDENT"
A slender fiorid-faced man, wearing a
very, very long frock coat, was very much
in evidence in the lobby of the Aldine.
says the Philadelphia Record. A news
paper man approached him. ''Wiu Won
tet me, sir, If you are from North Caro-
-AA-e'' <aSnt't the reporter. Yes
ne replied, Tapping the skirts of his long
coat; I am Bailey, of Moth Carolina ),
wen sir, said the reporter, Il am also
NorNh carolina man. and was connected
with paper Charlotte for several
years VIII you tell me what part of the
state you are FROM" you saw Won urere
connected with a newspaper in Charlotte
ana you don't know me?" u have moi
that pleasure, sir" WELL" fiappinp bis
skirts If you don't know Bailey Of North
Carollna, postmaster at Raleigh, sub. Won
must nave dreamed you were a North
Carolinian" VI
Marx Hanna was eating a white luncb-
con, says the Philadelphia Record He bod
bowl of milk and a plate Of bread uo
would break four or five slices Of hros1
into the milk. devour the pieces burriad1v
Win a tablespoon before they grew sogo1
talk and laugh little with Serene pave
VINO was also eating a white luncheon
ana then break in more bread. The howI
enormous, nearly hid Hanna's faceA which
would Dart out, now on this side Of II
now on that, as he addressed some words
20 ms companion. At the door of tha
dlnlng room a crowd looked on. a man
auu niue boy in the front There he 10
wan, said the man. Don't You see him
breaking bread in his soup?' That'S bir,
VIM! The man laughed nervously. and
the boy in his shrill treble cried: IT see
NM pa; Now he's breaking bread in his
soup Behind these two murmurs rose
Hanna "a big bowl'-"Bread'- Sn,,n,,
could be heard. And monotonouslv. as q
clock ticks, the tall, thin young policeman
al. the door repeated: keep this doorway
clear. Keep this doorway clear" An nre.
tended not to hear.
senator Mason is at the Continental.
looking as fat and rosy as the pictures of
President Mckinley that one sees i'm shon
windows, says the New York Press. He
round himself Swallowed by an odic:ons
person and resented it, What and yvho
are your he Numbered, drawing he
oroWs together in his dangerous fashion
ON, that's all right; don't get CAV" ,e.
piled the stranger. I'll have you arrested
Tor annoying me-" said the Senator. "Oh
no you won't sonny: I'm onto Won "
Gown IN the elevator they went and I'M +,
The Office they hurried. CLERK uant
this fellow arrested for annoying me :"
ragged Billy the Wit. Call a policeman"
Inc clerk whispered something in his ear
and he walked away. who is tbot
bokeY' said the detective. Senator NJ
son OF Illinois; don't bother him. Hes
all right"
i think ! am deserving of a medal as
champion modest man." said DR.. Georpe
Hobbie of Buffalo, in the New York state
delegation room, according 20 the New
York Times Il married President Mo
hinleys trst cousin, and | have been a
good husband to her if | do say IL