The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04
IN THE HOTEL CORRIDORS.


! Senator Hanna arrived at the Arlington
late last night His appearance as he en-
tered the hotel corridor showed that he
has had rest The weary, rheumatic
limp has almost disappeared. The junior
Senator from Ohio apparently has donned
his srnor and is physically fitted for the
coming fray. The listless, uneasy, care
worn expression has been relegated fer the
glum, firm flush of one who means bust
ness. end carries power within his palms.
He has nothing to say.
Z. r. Carthell, of New York. IS at the
ShOreham for a few weeks. Mr. Carthell
Is an experienced engineer. and has won
many triumphs. He aided Capt. J. B. Eads
In the construction of the jetties on the
Mississippi, and has recently been super
intending some improvements in Mexico.
Il am indeed glad that President Diaz of
Mexico, has consented to serve for another
six years. said he last night. Il have
known the man for twenty years. and to
my mind he is the ideal American. He
has never attempted anything that he did
not accomplish in the end. and with his
Mexican blood there is Just enough OF the
cid Indian in him to give him perseverance
trouble while he is at the helm. and as a
statesman and diplomat he has few equals.
Do you know that with all his education,
travel. and experience he cannot speak
a word of English2 This is not generally
known, but it is a fact"
Frank r. Stockton the author, is at the
Arlington for few days. en- rou to New
York, where he will spend the .rnter.
He is accompanied by his wife.
Il always spend the summer at my
home in Charleston, W. Va" said he
last night and go TO New York in the
winter. am resting up and have not
attempted any literary work during the
Christmas and sat beside a Yule log is
inches in diameter. | will return TO
Washington in the spring"
Representative Polk. Of Pennsylvania.
has returned TO the city and is at the Nor
mandie. Mr. Polk is a native of Tennes-
sec. although representing district in
the Keystone State and is one OF the
most genial men in the House. Every
thing is prosperous in my district said
he last night In Boonville, my home
town the iron and steel mills are running
harder now than they have for ten years |
past and orders keep on piling in. About |
LOGO men are steadily employed, and there |
is no talk Of hard times"
Senior Don Climaco Calderon. the Colom- !
bian Minister. has returned to the |
Capital, and is quartered at the Arlington |
He is accompanied by his wife. and viii /
remain here during the winter.
Col Phillip Thompson. Of Kentucky |
l familiar figure around Chamberiin's
has returned to that hotel. and will re-
main here during the winter.
George NJ Keeney. a prominent silver
nan is at the Arlington from New York.
Mr. Kecncy was formerly president of the
National Association of Silver Clubs with
in this city. and has been
Identified with Democratic politics for
many years. He will remain in the city
Until Saturday.
Representatives Doyener Of West Viz
sinia, Lybrand of Ohio Mudd of Maryland
ind kluttZ Of North Carolina. are at me
Willard.
Representatives Howell of New Jersey.
3cllamy OF North Carolina. Packer of
and Sherman OF New York
re at the Nurmandic
The Arlington has established palm
arden as a winter feature, and those who
read the chilling blasts may sit within
nd hear music. Already the politicians
re deserving the rotunda and meeting be
eath the palms where none may overhear
ecrets OF state.
Senator Foster of Washington was ai
last night just to show. as
e remarked. that he is In the city. Rem
esentative Joy OF Missouri was also On |
and, and says he is prepared for business. |
fter a good rest.
"a funny thing happened on New |
ear Eve which | think is worth print
lg' said p. l.. Carder. of New Haven
onn., at the Riggs, last night 1T has
cen a general custom in my town TO ring
ut the old year and ring in the new on |
he bells by spelling out the years. mach
fter the manner OF sounding a fire alarm.
fhen midnight came nobody could think
{ way in which TO ring 1900. and the
myers had to hold up. 1t was suggested
at they ring 10 and let il 20 at that. |
ut this was not received favorably. Then
was proposed that they ring 1900 single
-rokes, but the ringers went on a strike |
nd the New Year came in without any |
fcial announcement from New Haven