Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-02
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the good luck of others. At this season
when fish plentiful and the anglers are
good humor upon their return trip, and oc-
casionally a conductor gets what the boys
would call a good mess of fish.
1.-The trouble he explained, lis not be-
cause of the conductors, but because Of the
passengers making complaints about the
traps of the anglers and the long branches
of trees and punches of wild flowers carried
by lovers of nature. Anglers who carry the
result of their days sport in buckets are
never disturbed, but unless they have them
punched or wrapped they are not permitted
on the cars. If 1t were not for the anglers
it would hardly be necessary to run the
time
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Representative DalZell of Pennsylvania
enjoys telling of an incident in which lie
figured. together with the late President
Mckinley, in Pittsburg, on the occasion
when Pennsylvania troops were in that city
directly after their return to this country
from the Philippines. On that occasion
both the President and Mr.. Dalzell were on
the program for speeches. MIR. Dalxell was
perceptibly wrought up to a state of I'M
easiness. President Mckinley noticed HIS
discomfort and inquired as to the cause
Of it.
Il suppose" replied the Pennsylvania rep
resentative, "it is because have to make
speech here today"
OH, replied Mr.. Mckinley. very
promptly, Il am IN the same predicament,
but 1 am not troubled. You see 1 have my
speech in my pocket and you have yours
in your head. That makes a great differ
ence.'
"Prof. Wiley is not the only person who
is conducting food experiments on human
beings" remarked a clerk of one of the up
town hotels 20 Star reporter yesterday.
THAT sort of thing" he continued, lis done
at this hotel every day. Among our guests
is an attorney, an intelligent and influential
man. who halls from a western city, and
who is conducting such experiments on
himself. Since the warm weather set in
this particular gentleman has bent his
efforts toward the discovery of food which
will tend to reduce perspiration. Strange
to say, he has found the much-sought-after
non-perspiring edible. His discovery is
meal that lazy feeling which usually then
takes possession of a person can be easily
overcome and one can walk with perfect
ease and as far as he chooses without being
covered with torrents of perspiration."
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A short time ago Secretary Root in the
course of conversation with resident of
Lima, Peru, on a visit to this city, re-
marked casually that he should like very
much to make visit to the Peruvian capt.
tai. The gentleman misconstrued the wish
to mean promise. and sent word to
friends in Lima that the American Secre-
tary of War was about to visit that city.
The report quickly obtained general cir
culation, and elaborate plans were immedi-
ately instituted to receive the distinguished
visitor with the highest honors There are
several veterans of the civil war in Lima,
belonging to Abraham. Lincoln Post, G. A.
"a ataS
in arranging for the expected visit.
A circular was issued by the post on the
subject in which it was stated: Should
Hon. Elihu Root, the United States Secre-
tary of War, pass up this coast on his way
home from a projected visit to Buenos
Ayres. the post Will give him. as the rep
resentative of the American army, a BAN
quet in the name Of the United States cit-
zens here, the Grand Army organization
defraying all Of Mr.. Roots expenses dur
ing his stay in Lima; in other words, con-
sidering him the posts guest. and for which
the society's entertainment fund Is ample.
He will also be invited to become an aSSo-
ciate member. AT our next annual cleo
ton it is hoped to pay Mr.. Root the COM
pliment of making him honorary president
of this United States citizens association.
Mr.. Dudley the United States minister)
generously desiring rotation in Office for
the position he holds as honorary head of
the post, and which he now resigns, max
ing way for Mr.. Root, If all goes as we de-
sire"
Secretary Root has indicated his high ap
probation of the honors proposed in his
behalf, and expresses regret that he has
been obliged by press of public business to
abandon all hope of making the projected
visit to South America at this time.
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Major Waller of the United States Ma
rine Corps tells a good story illustrating
the wit of one Of the marines under his
command in Samar. This particular marine
was an Irishman, who never failed to have
an apt reply ready for any occasion. The
marines were cutting their way through
some very tough underground, which called
into play all of the athletic training of the
Americans. The marine in his endeavors
to get through the underground had been
executing a series of evolutionS never met
with under any other conditions. Finally,
as there were suspicious noises ahead, Maj.
Waller ordered him to climb a tree and see
If he could make out anything ahead. This
order was complied with, but not without a
protest.
II don't mind enlisting for a Rocky
mountain goat" protested the marine, but
I'll be dumbed If 1 thought was enlist
ing for a bird
But he flew up the tree as readily as If
he had had wings. and was soon down
again to report what he had seen in his
flying trip.
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1.-THE first touch Of real summer weather
that gave Washingtonians cause for re-
joicing the early part Of the present week
brought forth the straw hat" remarked
the proprietor of an F street haberdashery.
EARLY In the morning Of the initial warm
day the light headgear was very prompt in
making its appearance. If the atmosphere
continues balmy the wearing of straws will
spread as rapidly as the growth Of mush-
rooms ,-..,.-
How about Panamas this season. the
dealer was asked
Those who now own the costly top
pieces will wear them" replied the store
man, principally because they are too
valuable to discard. There will be little or
no sale of new Panamas, however. I have
not more than one dozen in stock and will
not lay in any more. Those have on hand
have been provided solely in view Of the
possibility that there may be q call for a
few of the imported hats, and I cannot
afford to say to prospective customers that
l am without them
Spectators at the Police Court are fur
nished considerable amusement at times
because of expressions used by witnesses
who desire to make an impression on the
court by using big words. with the mean
ing OF which they are not familiar.
Several days ago the witnesses in par
ticular case were directed to leave the
court room and remain in q witness room