Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-12
SOME GOSSIP
IN WASHINGTON.
Group Of Frenchmen to Present a
Bust of George Washington
In the Capitol.
STORIES ABOUT CONCRESSMEN.
Good Anecdote Told Of Representative
Hinshaw Who is Serving
His First Term.

Special Correspondence.
Washington, Dec, 9.-As another
gratifying expression OF the good feel
ing which exists between the United
States and France there is soon to be
erected in the capitol bust of Wash
ington presented by group of French
men, headed by the Count de Rocham-
beau It will be recalled that the Count
de Rochambeau was here last year to
attend the unwilling In Washington of
a statue erected to his distinguished
ancestor of the same name, who, with
Lafayette, fought for American indie
pendence In the Revolutionary war, Al
the ceremonies attending this unwilling
the present Count de Rochambeau and
those accompanying him received many
pleasing courtesies, and the presenta-
ton Of the bust of Washington Is In
the nature of grateful recognition OF
those courtesies.
The bust is by David Dangers, an
eminent sculptor, and was cast by
Hohwller The pedestal was cut from
the marble quarries of Berring Nicoli at
Carrara, and the bronze plate, in the
style Of Louis XVI, was made by the
talented artist in metal, Charles Du-
lont Word has been received from
Paris that work has been completed and
the bust shipped to the French ambas-
tador In Washington, by whom II VIII
be formally presented. While the pa
triotlc gift is that of private individ-
lals, II is warmly approved by the
French ministers Of foreign affairs, war
and marine.
representative Powers OF Massachu-
tets, who is one of the wits of the
house, tells a story about Senators
Blackburn and Fairbanks and Secre-
laTy Of the Treasury Shaw which,
mough 1t has probably been told about
good many other men of more or less
prominence, Is so pat that 1t Will bear
repeating.
Not long ago the Kentucky senator
hs1 some bushes swith the secretary
ana while in the Office met Senator
fairbanks. After the business was
concluded Senator Blackburn invited
we other two out to have libation.
sna they accepted. All hands lined up
Ssssalhst the bar. Turning to Secretary
0naW, Senator Blackburn said:
Mhat viii you have, Mr.. Secretary"
Wen, J guess III have glass Of
Nmlonade,' was the reply.
me gentleman from Kentucky then
wtnea to Senator Fairbanks and said;
ana what viii you have, senator2"
nave glass of mineral water"
W rs the reply.
me bartender leaned over the coun-
"a ana said to Senator Blackburn.
ana what's yours, SENATOR"
on' said the senator from the Blue
~ S's ass state, II guess I'll have a piece
VI SQUASH pie"
me Inc task OF finding suitable and COM
nv ,,saole living apartments at reason
soe ngures Is one of the attendant an
hoyances Of a new session of Congress.
t ,,u II Is especially perplexing to sena-
.ors and representatives who are here
W Wr lhe first time. Senator Stone of
S,,,sssouri had an experience in house
S Ss,uhg recently which Is duplicated
nahy others who desire TO live COM
Saoly and we'll during their resi-
So,Ioe ~ Washington and have few
con.ItIls lett out of their salaries for
ts,. 'Isent expenses after paying for
'nt fuel and food.
on 'vLIetnbering that some one had CIV
nm the address of "A desirable
Srarulng house, the Junior senator
mn nm Missouri called at the number.
sh" mistress Of the establishment said
ana would be delighted to have him
mer, JUS family with her. The apart
Tor e were duly shown, and the sena-
On bihpialned that his family consisted
Mother WV uaush'ers ana MS
ator o" much?" asked the junior SEN
month ee hundred and fifty dollars
lshmen, said the mistress OF the estab-
ary gen allows me $50 out OF my sal
senate laundry" observed the junior
10 nav ! suppose that viii be enough
w wash bills, but II does not leave