New-York tribune., 1900-03-25


,ovreve- one Of the members of Congress 70
uborn be was holding forth IN the cloakroom
fused even 70 smile when the point Of the story
mas reached. but yawned instead, and turned
away with q bored expression.
what is the matter with you?" demanded
colleague whose 'rha. ha" had been loud and
hearty Why don't you laugh at Cushman's
story"
Because I've told II at least once a year ever
since I originated Il, when 1 a junior at
college: and I don't think it's funny. anyway"
was the response, 70 the huge washingtonian's
discontinue.
The Persian Government, IL seems, has finally
Decided 70 establish & legation at this capital.
which has been without one since Eadji Hassan
sooH Khan eI Vasari, enraged at the newspaper
articles commenting upon his bizarre appear
srce his peculiarly Oriental conduct and hts
Foluuinous name. betook himself of in high
sudgeou without presenting his letters of recall
" leaving his cards pour prendre congo" The
abrupt departure Of this picturesque diplomat
vas not made the subject OF special inquiry
sther BY this Government, 10 whom II was a
matter OF small concern. or that OF Persia, and
he setirical correspondents who made merry at
lis expense were not beheaded as he threatened
they should be. and as they might have been
we're they citizens Of Teheran instead of Wash
ngton. The shah evinced his displeasure by
sav1ng the post here vacant. and ii would prob
Ibly never have been filled again had not a dis
tonteuted son OF MahoInet run him through with
1 sword and so ended his career.
His successor q man OF wider knowledge who
risited England and the Continent knew the
TaIue OF keeping in touch with the rest OF the
Eorld. Immediately upon his accession TO the
hrone he sent out large and pretentious en-
-s-H ~
iompanied by retinue Of interpreters, scribes
md servants. which was headed by one of Per
has most eminent statesmen. Mira Alignaghi
Khan. announce that notable event TO the
World. Incidentally Mira Alignagai attended
he Postal Congress held here in the spring of
Sg7. 20 which he had been named delegate by
lis young sovereign But 10 inform the Pres-
ien1 Of the Shah's coming to the throne and TO
le preEent al the Postal Congress were not the
niy missions intrusted this distinguished
Persian. He had secret instructions to atone as
best be could for the discourtesy Of Hadji Has
ian 10 study the country and its people and so
ar as possible 70 establish friendly relations.
Mira ALgnaghi Khan went about his work
Eith tact and enthusiasm. During the few
Eeeks Of their stay here he and his suite were in
constant evidence, and were the most regarded
Tsitors in town. The Ambassadors admiration
u everything American was extreme; he regret
ed, with eyes rolled toward heaven and hands
.rOssed over his breast, that he unable TO
'emain in this country; he smiled discreetly at
he mistakes OF the unspeakable HadjL and in
1mated that IN the near future another Min
ster would be sent here 70 retrieve that un-
fortunate diplomats mistakes and hoped he
might be selected for that service. In a word
Mira Aligraghi Khan made himself persona
trninently grara, and 1t is hoped he has been
Minister.
4 United States Consul recently returned here
sho evidently aspires 10 rival Mark Twain
gives the following account Of how English is
Taught in the French schools;
Jean. you VIII stand up" said the master to
ais brightest pupil upon the occasion OF the
: gold nine
l have a gold mine" responded the bright
pupil wiki scarcely an accent Thou hast
god thine He has gold hisen, We have a
gold oUrn- You have gold yourn, They have
gold theirn"
Speaking of schools. an English bishop, MAX
ng tour Of this country, visited one Of the
oesl schools the other day. After congratulating
ne teacher on the fine appearance OF her little
scnolars, The distinguished clerical stood up TO
sy a word 20 the children. The subject OF his
discourse hung before him in an engraving Of
ne Father Of His Country. mounted upon a fine
Shite charger. that adorned the wall. Pointing
o mis- portrait, the Bishop asked:
Who tell me the name OF that fine look
ng gentleman
No one responded for at least a minute; but
encouraged by the visitor, little fellow in the
'ack part OF the room finally held up his hand
Who is il. my SOM asked the Bishop kindly
Buffalo BIZ. sir" lisped the little American
Ehieh 50 excited the risibility Of the visiting
Agntary that he precipitately left the school.
Elthout finishing his remarks
movement has recently been started by a
aulnoer Ot society women here 10 esta blish an
ri exhibition modelled after the Paris Salon
WIS John g. Henderson is the enthusiastic lead
2 Of this project, and has succeeded in winning
NE Cooperation Of the directors of the Corcoran
1a4ery Of Art They have appointed com
11tee OF management, Of which Mrs Hender-
soh has been named chairman. The first exhibit
an VII be held in the circular room of the
'iporan Gallery, one Of the largest and best
.shteo halls IN that building admirably suited
l'r the purpose 70 which IL has been dedicated
" April -. and viii this year include the work
a iocal artists only, although IL is hoped before
ne next exhibition is given 10 extend it so that
- american artists may be represented
AZ Forter secretary 10 the President has rs
- completed collection OF the photographs
a. his predecessors in office from Jackson's
." ne present which win become e mart
~ archives OF the Executive Mansion. The
H'ese includes the names of MANY men
a, pi4yed prominent parts in the history
country Among them are the familiar
VI 'ohn Hay. familiar although the pho-