New-York tribune., 1900-03-11

Dr. Bard, OF Ventura, has for his brother the
junior Senator from California the same love
that David had for Jonathan. that Damon had
lot fythlas' that Henry Wolcott. of Denver has
Tor his brother Edwin, who represents Colorad do
IN the upper house and has made no attempt
to conceal his delight and satisfaction AT Mr.
Bard's election to the Senate. But the doctors
love for practical joke equals almost his af-
fection for his brother Just before the sarator
left California, travelling in the cars one dav
the brothers were approached by local poll
tlcian who grasping the doctor cordially by the
iaio' warmly congratulated him upon his re-
cent election The doctor bowed gravely. ac-
cepted the congratulations with beftting dig
nifty and the well wisher went on his way.
When he quite out of hearing the medical
Bard said to his brother, the statesman:
Thomas. you're not in It, You don't dress
well enough That's the trouble Get some new
clothes, brace up and have some style about
you and the doctor, who is not a Beau Brum-
NELL himself, smiled complacently
]. Hamilton Lewis is in town again and a.
beautiful and radiant ever from the ton OF
his rather bald head to the bottom Of his spick
and span patent feathers. He takes himself
too quite as seriously he did when he repre-
sented constituency in the lower House. and
is not dscontented that in this he is quite alone
Just now he represents two three firms in
Alaska, represents, indeed the whole North
west, if one were to accept the valuation he
puts upon himself. but there are others from
that part Of the country who do not admit his
claims. Not long ago the Hon. J. Ham as he
is familiarly known by his former colleagues.
made a brilliant speech before the Committee
on Public Lands. insisting upon certain things
which other Alaskans contend will not be for
the best interests Of the Territory. When Lewis
had finished his peroration, young lawyer
from Nome, bright and enthusiastic sprang to
his feet to controvert him. His language was
not as polished as j. Hams but his logic was
sound and he so in earnest that his speech was
really eloquent. Quite conscious that he had
done well. when he sat down and mopped the
perspiration from his brow, he looked about
him much to say, Answer that if You
can?'
Mr. Lewis left the room as soon as his op-
ponent finished. When the door closed behind
him, a venerable Senator leaning toward the
young lawyer from Nome patted him gently
on the shoulder and said:
That was able speech, my dear sir, an
able speech, but you need not have troubled.
We all know j. Hamilton Lewis.
For the first time since the retirement of Mr.
De Weckherlin year ago the Netherlands is
represented at this capital by a regularly &C
credited envoy. Baron de Gevers the new Min
lister, arrived here on Sunday, and early in the
week presented his credentials TO the President
making his address in English that would do
credit to professor of that language. English
is. indeed, his mother tongue. the Baroness De
Gevers, a daughter of former Senator Wright,
Of New-Jersey, having been born and brought
up IN this country
Baron De Gevers, who confesses himself
proud of the American strain in hfs blood, is
young of excellent appearance, who en-
tered the diplomatic service of his country
shortly after attaining his majority, and has
had an extended experience at the European
courts His last post Servia and Rumania,
and his appointment to the United States is a
we'll deserved promotion. Regarding his mission
in this country, the Baron says:
1 feel honored in having been chosen to fill the
most important diplomatic station among all OF
those wherein Holland is represented. The
United States is highly regarded by the people
Of the Netherlands, and 1 hope to be of much
value while here. Our relations are Of the most
cordial nature. and our trade with your country
is growing larger and more important each
year.
Our new bond, which is bringing US closer to-
gether is the Holland America Line OF steam
ships in which the interests Of both countries
are represented. Your imports into Holland are
wonderful and are steadily forging ahead or all
other countries. Take the Dutch East Indies
as an example Why, every port Is hled with
vessels bearing American iron, steel machinery
and staples of all kinds.