The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-03-10
IN THE HOTEL CORRIDORS.

T. Worwerk a wealthy exporter. is at
the shoreham from Hamburg. Germany,
on a pleasure trip and will remain week.
p. s Van Anglen, of New Brunswick,
y. j., Is registered AT the National Hotel
He was appointed as a delegate 10 the
Pure Food Convention as one Of the rep
resentatives from New Jersey by Gov. Fos-
ter NJ voorhees, Mr.. Van Anglen is a
well-known business man OF New Bruins
wick, prominent in the Retail Merchants
Protective Association Of New Jersey, ana
is also one Of the five aspirants for the
position OF postmaster OF New Brunswick,
which IS shortly TO be filled by Represen-
tatiye p. F. Howell, the Representative
from that district Mr. Van Augleu. in
addition 70 his business interests, mas long
given considerable attention 10 politics.
and is one Of the representative Republic
cans of the ward In which he resides. He
has served in the County Board Of Free
holders and on the Board Of Aldermen. He
was one OF the prime movers in the or
ganizatiOn OF the Protective Association
which has been Of great benefit 10 the
business men of New Jersey.
Representative John Allen. OF Missis-
sippi who IS famed as the funny man Of
The House. enjoyed a little dinner with
several Of his friends at Chamberlin's last
night. During the repast. Colonel Mann,
the publisher OF Town Topics, inquired
Of the genial Private" Allen how he liked
the Waldorf-Astoria as a hotel, and re-
ceiving an evasive answer related that
when Mr. Allen journeyed over TO Man
haitian several weeks ago 20 attend the
dinner OF the New York Bankers Asso-
citation, he arrived on Saturday at noon.
and was taken to the WaldOrf-Astoria.
Here the clerk assigned him 20 a room
and on going up. he found that IL was a
great suite Of three rooms. magniicently
furnished. one mass Of gilt and dainty
cOlOring. and with punches Of American
Beauty roses in vases standing around on
costly tables.
Mr.. Allen began TO grow fearsome.
said Colonel Mann. and saw visions OF
large bills ueing presented when he left
for Washington. After taking another
look at he princely surroundings, he con-
cluded that they we're TOO expensive for
him, and rang for a bellboy. When the
boy arrived. Dir. Allen gave him half
dollar and quietly Instructed him 70 find
what the rates for the suite for a day
were. The boy returned within a feT
minutes and reported the price per diem
as SO. John Allen saw that he was living
too high, and after sending his grip down,
strOlled up 70 the telegraph Office. and
wrote himself a message from dear
friend uptown who insisted that he come
up and stay with his bOyhoOd chum. He
then adopted a long face. and going TO the
hotel office extended his hand 10 the clerk
and explained che situation. Very. well
Congressman said the clerk, but / am
sOrry YOU cannot remain with US Oh ]
would like to- said Mr. Allen but I can't
disaypOilt my OLD friend. Well. gOOd-by.
And. by the way. what is my bili- Here
he pulled out his wallet. Oh nothing at
all. Congressman said the clerk. you
were 10 have been the guest OF the Bank
ers Association at the hotel. and your
suite has been settled for Well. John
Allen went out a ssdder and a wiser man,
and hunted UP a cheaper hotel. And 7
don't thir I am telling an untruth. when
say tina he kicked himself every step OF
the way"
George A. Kelley. Secretary OF the Pitts
burg Chamber OF Commerce. is al the
Shoreham looking after the interests Of the
bill introduced By Representative Dalzeu
"a AelAt-7s II anna 10 l-Ltol Dolalle the Lake
Erie and Ohio River Ship Canal Company.
This company proposed to build ship ca
nal from Fairport. on Lake Erie. TO
Youngstown. Ohio. connecting with the
Ohio River at Piytsburg. and thus by way
OF the Mississippi River joining the Great
Lakes with the Gulf Of Mexico The bin is
regarded with favor by the House Commit
tee on Railways and Canals. according 10
Mr. Kelley. and VIII probably be passed.
Hon. Charles Wright OF Columbus. New
Jersey is al the Raleigh on a business
trip. He is a farmer and cattle dealer and
one Of the actiye Republicans in BurIing-
ton county. and last fall was reelected as
a member OF the House Of Assembly for his
third term. by a plurality Of more than
1900 over his Democratic opponent Last
year be served as Chairman Of the Commit
tee on Agriculture. and as a member Of
the Committee on Public Health. Federal
Relations. and Reform School for BOYS In
the spring OF 1899 he was elected 10 the
presidency Of the De COU Brothers Com
pany. OF Philadelphia. TO eli a vacancy
caused by death. He has been connected
with that corporation since 1892.
SENATE NIGHT SESSION