The times., 1901-05-10

My Senatorial slate is now wiped off
and there is not another letter for me to
write or errand for me to do in connec-
ton with my former capacity as Senator
! came here on my last errand for a con-
stituent. 1t was the last of two or three
things | have been putting off for some
weeks and now it is over am feeling
better. That's all
OF all the figures at the ceremony of
comforting the biretta upon Cardinal Mar
tineni, which took place at Baltimore
Wednesday, the young Italian, Count
Colacicchi was probably the most con-
spicuous. His great height lifted him
above the entire procession Of priests and
prelates. and to add to his stature he
wore Il shining helmet with tail plume
BE wore long boots and the regular rid
ing uniform of the Papal Guard, which is
especially rich because Of the red tunic
and it's rich embroidery of gold lace.
The count seems to be but little past his
majority, fair haired, with a small nous
tache, and pink and white complexion.
He is square shouldered and straight,
though a little spare in frame.
Standing yesterday next to the throne
of the new Cardinal, he was visible from
every part of the cathedral Yesterday
during the three and One-half hours of
ceremony Count CoIacicchi was obliged to
stand immovable and in an attitude of
attention. His trial of endurance was
tiring even to those who saw him, but
he stood it without fiinching. and re-
mained still as a statue even while Arch
bishop Ryan preached for an hour and
several minutes
There are rewards in a monetary way
r. Near-
dinal In addition to his travelling ex-
penses. the guard gets $1,000 and some
times more from the prelate to whom he
carries the message of appointment.
There are other emolumentS. Count COL
acicchi is said TO have sought the ap-
pointment not so much because he de-
sired the gratuity. but because of the
opportunity to visit America which 1t has
afforded him.
There is a well-known member of the
local bar whose bump Of self esteem IS
exceedingly well developed. He has a
good opinion of himself, a fact well known
to his brother lawyers. He had occasion
to visit the Government Hospital for the
Insane d few days ago, and after depos-
ing Of the business which carried him to
the institution, took a walk about the
beautiful grounds He was standing on
the brow of the hin overlooking the East
ern Branch enjoying the view when a
hand was laid on his shoulder, and, turn
ing, he saw an elderly man neatly dressed
who said:
Good afternoon, sir. Are you one Of
Us?"
The lawyer inferred from this that the
stranger was a patient although there
was certaiuly nothing in MS appearance TO
indicate feeble intellect.
No" replied the lawyer mot yet:
Strange, strange said the mentally al
ficted one, gazing across the river.
Those who are here should be out; those
who are out should be here" and shaking
his head slowly, he walked away from the
lawyer who made his way 70 the gate
and the cars at once, not being deSlrous OF
any more Interviews with lunatics.
The spacious enclosure in the rear Of
the White House is veritable paradise
for birds. rabbits. squirrels, and all sorts
of small game. Even the crow, that shy
est and most suspicious of birds, loves
to fit from tree to tree or hop along on
the green carpet beneath with an air of
perfect security from harm. Neither
birds nor animals fear the hunters gun
or the small boys sling or snare, for
such things are unknown in the Presi-
dents private grounds. Yesterday the
feathered and furred inhabitants of that
sylvan spot had a rude awakening from
a mid-afternoon siesta. Suddenly the rab-
bits priclxed up their ears and listened
From over by the fountain came the un-
mistakable whimpering whine of a dog
picking UP a trail. Then another dog
Joined in. The rabbits may never before
have heard such sounds, but instinct told
them what they meant In moment the
IA b5its We're UP and away as fast as their
ninble legs could carry them. The squir-
rels be unded into the trees and ran fright
ened from limb to limb. and the birds,
alarmed by the evidences Of fear on the
part OF their companions. few chattering
and chirping about. There is a great
bond of sympathy between the inhabi-
tants of the Presidents back yard
The cause Of all the trouble soon came
in sight-tWC beagles, well bred animals
with finely marked coats With noses
close to the ground their voices joined
with ever increasing volume as the scent
grew warmer and they trotted through
the grass, under bushes and trees 1t
was the first rabbit hunt which ever oc-
CURED IN the place Louder and louder
bayed the dogs and all through the
shrubbery at the extreme end of the
grounds the startled rabbits could be
seen fitting about in search of a place of
safety. The trail was getting hot and
those beaglEs would have had rabbit for
dinner had not the White House garden
ers turned out TO see what caused such
unusual noises in the domain over which
tney preside They found out soon enough
anu III a lew I4tiItliS lLlt hunters became
the hunted. After a lively chase the baa-
giles were rounded UP and unceremoni-
Ously lifted over The iron fence which sur
ROUNDS the grounds. once outside they
struck bee line across the elipse their
speed being considerably accelerated nv
stones and clods of dirt from the hands
or the gardeners. No one knows how the
dogs gained access to the grounds hllt the
gardeners have since been looking The
long circuit of fence over for a solution
OF the mystery IN the shape of a hole or
bent picket.
The almond-eyed baby boy who may be
seen on sunny days sitting in the door
way Of laundry on lower PENNSYLVANIA
Avenue in the heart Of Washington's
Chinatown is to have a birthday celebra-
ton 1t will take place one day
next week and VIII be the oc-
casion Of much rejoicing in the
Celestial quarter The boy viii be
two years Old and strange as ii may ap-
pear on that day be viii choose his pro-
ieSslOn. The anniversary is 10 be cele-
hrated according 10 Chinese custom and
large number Of guests have been in
vited to bc present The baby viii be fit
ted out in new garments Of crimson with
q red cord braided in his hair A large
sieve viii be placed uDOn a table with va-
riOus articles scattered over the top
books, writing implements. gold, silver
fruit, etc. The baby will then be seated
upon the sieve and whatever article he
seiZes first is taken as an omen of his
fortune. If he picks up a book he will
be learned and adopt literature as pro-
fession. If he seizes q coin he will be a
merchant, and so on. Many offerings viii
be made by the friends Of the family TO
the Goddess Of Children, an image of
which is to be seen in almost every
household The goddess is supposed to
watch over all children and is propitiated
with gifts After the ceremony the day
will be spent in feasting.
Movements of Naval Vessels.
The collier Lconidas has arrived at
Iambert.s Point Va and the Rodgers at