The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-03
AS NOTED AT WASHINGTON.

Correspondence Of The Post.J $50 much
has been written OF the gri,ndeur and
beauty OF the Nations capitol that one
hesitatcs to essay even a short pen por-
trayal OF the charming atmosphere which
peryades the lovely city, Of the superb
architecture displayed in the structures
dedicated TO tho various departments Of
administration at our great capital. OF
the exqisite arches and columns aud domes
and facades and mosaics and mural work,
artistic and classic effects, handed down to
us from Egypt and Athens and Rome.
Tho severe simplicity of the White
House, with Its long stretch OF couserva-
tory, stands in striking contrast 10 the
bold outlines OF the capitol aud the or
nate beauty of the congressional library,
My memory runs back, though vaguely,
to the troublesome days uf Boss Shepherd.
when the press of the country howled over
tho extravaganza and i1sspent mcny OF
the District of Columbia. Viewing the
beautiful parks which bespangle the city
at every turn with thsir central decora
tions in marble and bronze representing
some hero or commetnorating some stir
ring event in our history contemplating
the miles of clearly swept asphalt pave
ments, | do not question the method
which has wrought all this beauty, only
feel thankful that it has been accom-
plished and that VT. humble people OF the
provinces may sometimes come to our own
seat OF government and revel In the love-
liness Of 1t all.
| Who has made a pilgrimage to Wash
IT.. Il
deep water lobbyists) and has not gone
out (either sitting in calm enjoyment in
some senator's broughan OF riding like a
good democrat in the cable and trolley
! cars Cabin Johns Bridge" The way lies
along by old Georgetown University. b.
the margin OF the Potomac, with the blue
hills of Maryland lending soft beauty to
the picture. This wonderful stone arch,
the most stupendous span of masonry in
the world, with its picturesque environ
ments, Is, to my mind, one OF the most
| interesting Of Washington's suburban at
| fractions
The Corcoran art gallery Is a never
ending delight to visitors. Hours have
been spent here viewing the fine works OF
art, admlring Sully's painting of Andrew
Jackson s. f. b. Morses "Old House of
Representatives, the work OF Tryon
many ether noted artists
The Tayloe collection Is very interest
ing. Some rare pieces of Sevres china
and some exquisite Mosaics, besides the
old portraits and rare bronzes and mar
bles, are we'll worth ones time to study,
not to say anything of tables owned by
Washington and Henry Clay and walk
ing cane used by Napoleon at st, Helena,
and one owned by Andrew Jackson.
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This is truly cosmopolitan city. Take
the Richmond hotel for instance A
large. substantial and most comfortable
brick structure, arranged almost entirely
in suites OF four and five rooms, with pri .
vate halls, etc. The superior management,
with fine office force and dining room SER
vice. caters to a house full OF people fror
The four corners of the world. Retired arm y,
officers, who have seen service from til e
"Staked Plains" in Texas, away back In
the sos, to the Black Hills in Dakota SET =
retaries to foreign legations: naval Of
iicers on shore leave, enjoying the bright
iChristmas-tide with wife and children
the silver haired Senator Hoar OF Massii-
chusetts. who, think, has been in senu-
torial harness for thirty years-and, by tile
way, one OF tho most graceful acts OF h Is
long career was to send a cougratulatoi.y
telegram TO our distinguished young Gov
ernor Culherson when he prevented the big
prize fight from being pulled of" at Dali
las.
Former Governor Burleigh of Maine and
! Mrs Burleigh Senator Quarles OF Wiscor,-
sin and family, Representative Parker t,f
, Now Jersey and family are here.
Representative Fletcher OF Minnesonl
! and his gentle sister and charming nice Q
occupy handsome suite of Ave rooms
= | Tho little danphfpr Of hn {,d,,
cate general of the navy, Captain Samuel
!, G. Lemly and Mrs. Lemly. with her pre :
4, ents from Santa Claus scattera sunshln .
r through the halls and parlors OF the no
! tel: Other guests at the Richmond arr,
? Colonel Michler, aide TO General Miles;
. slsnor Goste puarte, the Portuguese min.
' ister and Signor De Lima, the first see.
rotary to the BRAZILIAN legation
y bS no means the least among the dis4
!, | tmsuished cosmopolitan clientele OF the,
: Richmond arc Senator Charles a. Culber.,
son and his lovely wife and sister Mrs.
Mary sehleuter. While their apartment
mere are most attractive. Texans jealoun
eye turns TO the old governors mansion in,
Austin and recalls the elegant and daint,.
: surroundings when Mrs. Culberson glad.
dened all hearts by her sweet presence,
r there. fNsN"e''
; Texas has just cause TO be proud OF he
representation In the Ffty-sixth con !
'fNuu'iVSS tncIe IL not tho on
tire personnel Of the congress mor,s
striking group than Senator's Culhersor
and chiffon and Representatives Bali ava
+ Burieson, Bailey and Slayden. Henry aIiJ
!. HaNley, De Graffenreid and Lanham. II
! the mental kodak needed any addition n
: this handsome group. the Posts Washin =.
ton correspondent. Mr. Charles Edwarss
y would httlngly complete the picture,
~
Z Thursday morning, December Is. 1899
\ VIII stand out a distinct page in the mis-
n tory Of the NationN capital.
p Upon the heights OF old Arlington thai,
/, grassy slopes Swallowed with the dark
It foliage OF evergveen trees. capped As tbs
historic old home OF our beloved y,Aa
scene was presented which could no, hayS
< neen more striking produced ma IN
\. the old masters With chisel ana bruah hssn
II recalled from tho Great beyond ara Nil
4 uen by the Great Master to throig moan
L mat canvas OF Nature the tone ths
% grandeur, the color aud the pathos' of thai
q memorable scene " ''i"'
: Nature gave pure white mhntls -,
= snow as her Offering to the last nare q,
,ne sorreWlul history Of the lamer ted sail.
n ors o. the Maine. A grateful ami sorrc,y.
y enA Republic gave the presence nj hsy
greatest IN n