The Washington herald., 1906-12-11
HEARD AT HOTELS


United States Senate, Is at the New WI
lard. The SenatoT-elect is a fine specl-
men Of physical manhood. tall. broad
shouldered and deep-chested. with the
ruddy complexion and bright eyes that
betoken perfect health. lie is a young
man yet, and when ne came TO Congress
eighteen years ago be was one Of the
youngest members Of the House.
Mr. Paynter served six years as a
Representative. and when he left WASH
ingtOn took a seat on the Court Of Ap-
peals bench. the highest tribunal OF his
State. SIR PaynJer tod "a Herald re-
porter that he came on nO business Of
importance. but was actuated by a de-
sire 10 see some Of his old-time friends.
There IS not a solitary member Of the
present Kentucky delegation with whom
he served. with the exception Of Senator
McCreary. who was transferred 70 the
other end Of the Capitol after the exit OF
AiT. Paynter
III the railroads would only give the
interior points chance We would not
see such a congestion Of European im-
migrants at the great terminal ports of
the country. said Mr. Alexander Bur
rell. Of New York. at the New Willard.
The discrimination in favor Of terminal
cities has been one Of the greatest evils
Of the age, and II the thing IS not stopped
the country will suffer indefinitely
speak from the depths Of bitter expert
ence, for, as a shipper ] know what the
railroads have done TO me. They VIII
take a carload Of my freight from Perth
Amboy 20 San Francisco ar the rate Of
SIP. but if ! wish that freight 10 go 20
Reno. New. which IS so miles east Of
San Francisco, ] must pay not only the
SIP. but SI.79 additional
1T is such fragrant acts Of injustice as
this that caused the agitation which re-
suited in the railroad rate legislation that
was passed at the last session Of Con
gress. The country demanded a square
deal. and the law was enacted in response
10 the popular viii"
At the New Willard IS Gen. Newton u.
Curtis, former Member OF Congress from
New York State, and q distinguished SOL
dier in the civil war. When in Con-
gress Gen Curtis was noted for his IN
/ ceasing efforts 20 bring about legislation
that would abolish the death penalty He
was partially successful, fnasmucn as hs
/ got Congress 10 do away with the death
penalty in Federal cases for all save two
/ causes.
Since his retirement to private life Gen.
/ Curtis has written q great deal, and has
/ produced a book dealing with the war
that has been the subject Of much COM
n5endation both from the Union and Con-
/ federate side II is styled from Bull
/ Run 10 Charlottesville" and Il is writ
! ten in very graphic way, for il en-
bodies the experiences Of the author.
Among the distinguished guests at the
/ New Willard last evening was Andrew
Z Carnegie. who has come 10 Washington
/ 10 be present at a meeting Of the trustees
Of the institution which was founded by
him.
Gov. Dawson, Of West Virginia, is at
the New Willard, and with him is Hon.
c. ". Swisher. secretary Of state. Both
were in consultation with Senator Elkins
/ last evening. The governor said he was
in Washington to look after the interest
Of West Virginia in suit brought in
the United States Supreme Court by the
State Of Virginia. Another reason for his
visit was TO do whatever ne could in
favor Of the bin before Congress to aid
the jamestown Exposition.
At the Raleigh are Judge John ". Mad
d0x. Of Rome. Ga, and F. c. Tate,
United States district attorney for the
Northern district of Georgia Both were
Democratic members OF the House Of
Representatives for twelve years, enter
ing the House at the same time. and
leaving it together. In spite OF the fact
that Mr.. Tate was a Democrat. President
Roosevelt appointed him United States
attorney because of his personal friend
ship and high regard for Mr.. Tate's char
acter and ability. Speaking Of his section
TO a Herald reporter. Judge Maddox said:
The State Of Georgia was never as rich
as it is to-day. even when the people had
millions Of dollars represented IN slaves.
The times are so good down our way that
the people do not take any interest IN
politics, and it is rare 10 hear q political
discussion. Many iron-clad Democrats are
Roosevelt admirers. and Il is a common
thing 10 hear men say that If Roosevelt
should be the Republican candidate in
I9OS he would certainly be elected.
a successful New York broker, Col. ".
c. Brown, is at the New Willard with
young and beautiful bride. The colonel is
native of Ohio, and he stiu claims
/ Fostoria as his legal residence, for he
goes there once a year TO cast his vote.
! He was one Of the closest friends Of
President Mckinley, who would have
given him any sort Of appointment had
Col. Brown cared for official position.
Il was close to William Mckinley in
his life said Col Brown, and was
with him when he breathed his last.
From the time that he was stricken by
the bullet of the assassin until he ex-
pired. I was constantly at his side, and
because / was an old newspaper man
gave out what information the doctors
had for the press. You remember that
until Thursday noon it was considered
certain that the President was going 20
recover DR. McBuney was so sure Of
it that he wanted to leave on Tuesday,
but Abner Mckinley got him 10 stay
over until Wednesday morning. which
the doctor did rather reluctantly. as he
felt sure his distinguished patient was
out of danger. The first disqUieting bulle-
tin came at noon Thursday, and from
then until Saturday morning. when the
end came. there was a gradual but sure
decline"
There IS no more popular newspaper
man in the far West than Mr.. Joseph a.
Breckons, of Wyoming. who was seen at
the Raleigh last evening.
Wyoming" said Mr.. Breckons, is
experiencing a great era Of growth and
substantial prosperity. With the railroads
that are being constructed and new ones
in con temptation We viii soon have ade-
quate transportation facilities. the lack OF
which has retarded our development IN
the past Another big factor IN our favor
is the vast area Of coal lands. Wyoming
has annlIEh coal % supnLN The entire