The age-herald., 1902-05-18

had failed. He told Cummings the cir cumstances. I'll take you to see the President tomorrow, said Cummings. Fielders was sceptical for he knew that the orders at the White House were strict that no correspondent should call upon the President However, Felders and the New Yorker were early at the White House A Secret Service man tip- ped Thurber as to the identity of Field CTS and stepped between the correspond ent and the door leading to the Presi- dents room. But Cummings was on the alert. Brushing Thurber aside, he push ed his companion through the swining door. Before Thurber could recover, Cummings had introduced him to MT. Cleveland. After short conversation Cummings told the President who Field CTS was
 Full of Fun.
 He was ever fond of a joke, but book could be written of his Jokes. One of them which I now think of came near ly getting Ashbel P. Fitch into serious trouble. At the time Bill Martin, of Texas, had distinguished his entrance in to Congress by blowing out the gas. Fitch and Cummings were on their way just ahead of them Martin knew Cum mings, but he had never met Fitch. When we reach the old Texan" pro- posed Cum mings. we will get on either side of him and each take an arm at the same time" MT Fitch agreed. Just as Fitch took old Martins arm Cum mings, instead of following out the agreement fell back. Martin turned on Fitch and taking him for a bunco man. almost landed the New Yorker an up- per cut, but Cummings grabbed the Texan In DiPlf nf iroa troduced Fitch, to whom Martin was never done apologizing.
 A Unique Banquet.
 Under the direction of Cummings and Fitch, banquet was arranged in honor of Martin. who knew little or nothing of civilization up to the time of his election. The subscription was $50 per plate, and hfty were present thats night at Cham oerlains s. It was even the most magni> ncent feast that the celebrated Chamber iain had served. When Martin saw the oanquet-room his eyes almost danced from their sockets During the dinner the old Texan acted as if in a dream. t1nally Cummings who was to be the toastmaster, arose, pulled pistol from his pocket, and placed it before him on the table. Martin awoke and reached
 
 his shooting-irons in his pocket; that at Washington banquets only the toast master was privileged to do any shoot Ing Then he launched into a most extra Vagant eulogy upon Martin. Poor old Mar tin sobbed like child, which so affected Cummings that he had to break off his speech by hugging t1fe honest old Texan. Finally Martin made a speech so sim cere and honest that it won every one
 Requiring Microscope.
 The newspapers seem to have over looked Amos Cummings best story. The scene was the White House and the time during the reign of Harrison. Amos had called to see the President and was denied an interview greatly to his dis gust and rage, as he had an important matter to discuss with the Executive He accordingly expostulated with "Ligeo Halford the Presidents secretary.
 q am sorry. MT. Cummings but the President cannot be seen today" said "Lige firmly.
 Great God" sputtered the Congress- man, as he turned his back on the priv ate secretary. "has he got as small as that2''