The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-03-24
IN THE HOTEL CORRIDORS.


H. X Carroll, OF Piainfeid. \. j., Is at
the ShOreham for short stay at the Capt
tai Mr.. Carroll was recently appointed
by the Presiden; as a Special Commissioner
to Porto Rico. AID a portion Of his re-
port was embodied in recommendations In
the last message to Congress. As Com
missioner. Mr.. Carroll saw the needs OF
the island. and recommended that the
people be given opportunity 10 build up
their trade.
Senator-eleet Blackburn Of Kentucky
was entertained at dinner at Caamberiins
last night by E. p Meaney Secretary OF
the Long Distance Telephone Company. Of
New York; Col Phil Thompson. Of Ken
lucky. and Edward Bell the New York
banker. The AFFAIR was very informal and
no speeches we're permitted.
A. J. Lester Vice President OF the Balti-
more and Ohio Southwestern RailrOad. is
at the Arlington from Springfield III He
viii remain about week
J. L. Kelly. Street Commissioner. Of Bos-
ton. Mass. is at the. Norhandie. Mr. Kei-
ly is here on a pleasure trip and reports
cool weather. bur plenty Of prosperity in
New England.
Judge E. c. Kennedy, Of West SUPERIOR
Wis. is at the Arlington attending 10
some matters before the Supreme Court
He viii be quartered AT the Ca,Iltal until
Monday.
Col Cutler Smith. a promina Rt politi-
elan Of Alabama. is at the National lie is
the Republican candidate for the State
Senate from his district and is here "A the
interest OF the citizens OF Florence. Ala.
who desire a new postoffice building
Colonel Smith will appear before the
House Committee On Public Buildings and
Grounds and will present the claims OF
Florence for the desired building. de has
many strong arguments, ne states. and is
hopeful that the project win receive fa'-
orable consideration.
Rev. Frank W. Gunsalaus. who has been
az the Shoreham for the past week re-
turned TO Chicago last night. He is pres
ident OF the Armour Institute Of Tech
nology in that city. and has beeu at tho
Capital consulting President Mckinley an .
Secretary Gage with reference - the Porto
RIcau Tarir bill He stated before leaving
that ne is opposed 10 striking at the Porto
Ricaus with a l5 per cent tarin clause
after having promised them other things
He claims to have told the President OF
the pre- yailing public sentiment against IT,
bill throughout the country, and warned
him Of the effect II would have on The
party He asked that the order Of pro
ccdurc be reversed. and feels confident that
his errsuc Viii not prove fruitiess.
Secretary c. Y. Knight OF the National
Da,rymen's Union is-at the National from
Chicago. and is Waginc a hOt fight against
the makers Of OleomaTgarine. He VIII aP-
pear before the House Committee on Ag-
riculture and explain how the butterine
manufacturers sell the product Of their
factories for good dairy butter. Mr.. Knight
will remain in this city until the GrOut
bill placing a heavy tax on OleOmargarine
is reported by the committee.
William c. Ieade Of Cleveland. Ohio.
is az the Raleigh 20 take the examination
which viii qualify him as second lieu
tenant In the Regular Army. He served
with the Tenth Ohio Regiment during the
war with Spain and was later appointed q
second lieutenant by the President a re
cent order states that no further eXamina-
tiOns OF appOintees from civil life shall
be held until after the class has gradual
ed from West Point. but Representative
Burton expects special permit.