The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-07-06
KANSAS CITY GOSSIP.


OF his race in Washington during the ses-
SONS of Congress. where he has been Oft
en- sent 20 represent the interests Of hia
tribe He is a genial man, with twinkiins
black eyes and the whitest OF teeth. The
Burlington family is among the frs5 in the
history Of the Cherokees.
In the excitement of the week the po-.
lice have dealt kindly with those who like
speculative games and devices. Spindle
machines compose the most active type OF
gambling. but in some places crap shooJ-
ing and other dice games have been played
with impunity. Slot machines which pay
in money. and which the police have sup
pressed on more than one occasion, have
found a place in every saloon and cigar
store in Kansas City and are meeting with
hearty patronage.
Richard Croker sat on the front row of
the New York delegations seats imme-
diately in front nj the chairman's platform
yesterday Afternoon. and in the first inter-
mission was forced into lmpromptu re-
ception by the rowds that pushed forward
TO see him. Mr.. Croker arose from his
chair when spoken to and was genial in
his greeting TO the admiring throng.
George w. Peek, of "Peck's Bad Boy
fame. and ex-GcEernor Of Wisconsin is
one Of the delegates az the Midland He
is candidate for Congress from the Fourth
Wisconsin district. His greatest grievance
for years has beer that people insisted on
regarding him as a humorist. and refused TO
take him seriously. while as a matter Of
fact Governor Peck is a Ievel-headed, prac-
teal man.
Dr. A NJ Crow. Of Kansas City. took
care TO keep away from the hotel Hobbies
yesterday. On tko day before he found
IL amusing 10 show himself at the Midland
and be taken for Richard Croker. Dr.
Crow, who is stout OF figure and swarthy
of complexion, with q close clipped beard
was suddenly gISeted by a stranger in a
4 loud voice, How do you do Mr.. Croker
Immediately a lot OF Cook county men took
up the cry. "Hurrah for Croker and in
another moment the doctor was surrounded
by men. who slapped him on the back ana
struggled for his hand.
\ tail, thin man. with a bushy black
beard was thrilled with excitement shout
ing, 4 came all the way from Dade coun-
" TO see the old fellow. Wait, Mr. Croker,
till ! bring the lest OF our delegation -
He plunged through the crowd and quickly
returned dragging two smaller men along
as children are hustled forward. shouting
Shake hands with some Dade county
Democrats" He says he admires DaCe
county Democrats. feilow-citizens," shout
ed the tall. bushy bearded man in ecstacy
Most OF those near by knew that the cen
tire Of attraction was not Mr. Croker an.l
urged the innocent hero worshipers on
with loud crieS OF Croker. Croker" When
Dr. Crow escaped from the jam his arm
was sore from much handshaking but ns
was rather more amused than annoyed
Since then Dr. Crow has kept away from
the crowds.
Richard Croker -Jst his usual stoli5 ap-
pearance when ne name OF Bryan was
placed in noEjnation. Mr.. Croker danced
I'd and down axe a sch0olboy and eneF-
getically waved a flag His face was
ag!Ow. Ex-senator Murphy was affected
in the same way. and Senator Grady yelled
at the top OF his voice. Ex-senator Hin
smiled and waved his fan
When Mr.. Croker was asked about the
demonstration he said: This IS glorious
This shows how the people feel
Do you think that the emphasis placed
upon the 16 to I issue in the platform VIII
lose you New York State2"
No. sir" said Mir. Croker. We are IN
trim for a great fight We have an ideal
candidate The people love and trust him
He has been true and courageous and viii
win We will carry New York for the
national ticket
Prince David Of Hawaii. The first FER
son OF royal blood 10 sit in a Democratic
Convention. and The only man Of a col
ored race who has been a delegate 10 a
Democratic National Convention for years.
cast the vote at the meeting OF the Com
mIttee on Resolutions that put free silver
into the Democratic platform He was
appointed member Of the committee from
Hawaii and went TO the all-night meeting.
Nobody knew what his sentiments were
and he was cultivated assiduOusly during
the evening by General Sinclair. the anti
silver whip. and by Senator Tiilman and
r. L. Metcalfe. the silver men.
Prince David listened to the arguments
without making a sign. and, finally. when
il came his turn TO vote, voted for silver.
The vote before it came TO him was % 70
p for silver. II he had voted against sill
yer the vote would have been tie.
The Convention Hall. built in a night.
one might say is such remarkable affair
that New Workers can scarce gain an idea
Of its proportions except by comparison
1t can seat more people than Madison
Square Garden. and is not unlike that hall
in construction. The delegates are seated
in the arena. which is round. whereas that
of the Garden is square. Great swinging
balconies are on all sides and from the
main floor seats rise in endless tiers. AL
together this hall, in some particulars.
makes the Garden seem small and puny.
1t has held in th= past two days over q. 900
persons at each session. which is some
thing the Garden cannot do. with fits rows
Of boxes and wasted space. Kansas City
is very proud of this hall, and has cause
to be.
fine cool breeze swept over Kansas
City yesterday. and for the first time In
week New Workers felt that they were not
in an oven.
How do you like the weather in Kansa3
City," said Mayor Reed to Mr.. Croker.
oh" said Croker, evasively. lit will
do"
Why. all tho other New Workers com
plain that it is as hot as Turkish bath"
said the mayor.
Turkish bath?'' echoed Croker "A
it,
Just as the crowd was fling out Of the
hall Wednesday night Register Ike From
me. who had been especially enthusiastic
in the Bryan demonstration, looked around
for his hat
He turned TO a policeman and asked:
Where is nv hat2''
The policeman smiled as he answered:
II saw you throw il up about thirty min
utes ago; maybe it hasn't come down yet"
One Of the most picturesque characters
among the delegates to the Convention
is Temple Houston. a son OF old Sam
Hou. ion. Temple is a typical Westerner
in makeup. He wears his hair long
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