The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

CElT INTO the ulAAQS OF
LIN DlAUN the people of that
State. Senator Dixon is much pleased with
Washington, and may be counted upon
TO do what he can for its Improvement
He has. or is about to purchase. u home
here, recognizing it as a desirable place
for a home.
Washington is a beautiful city" said
the Senator, and we should do our ut
most 70 MIKE it even more beautiful
The Capital Of this great nation should
be second TO none, and If 1 can by voice
and act aid in its further development.
viii cheerfully do so"
Senator DiXon's room IN the Annex, the
Maltby Building, is a gathering place
for bis friends. and all who call on him
can be assured of hearty welcome and
a pleasant Come again
Lewis NJ. Miller. clerk TO the new House
Committee on the District of Columbia,
comes from Lansing. Mich, wiki expert
ence enough gained from the Michigan
State legislature that he has taken up
the routine al the Capitol as though he
had been doing it all his life.
Samuel W Smith. chairman Of the COM
mittee. who also halls from Michigan, has
known Mr.. Miller for many years.
Mr.. Miller is also a lawyer, and has
done much editorial legal work for publ
cations known TO members Of the legal
profession. He has made il a point 10 be-
come familiar with all sorts Of legislative
questions. and his personality Is such that
he will be popular with the many Wash
ingtonians who viii have business with
this committee.
Senator BurlSett. Of Nebraska, is one Of
the many members OF the Upper House
who enjoys a cigar. and he admits him
self that there are times when he smokes
too much. But he has never smoked In
his fathers home, and says that he never
smoked in his fathers presence until
after he was elected 30 the United States
Senate.
Both my father and mother" he says.
''disapproved Of smoking. and never ac-
quired the habit until was fully grown
and long past the legal age. when I might
have smoked without any qualms. After
had left home began to smoke and.
OF course. my father knew about IL. but
out Of consideration for his antlpathy TO
IL 1 never smoked IN his presence. Be
cause he does not smoke, when I 90 10
his home I never smoke IN the house, but
instead. II feel 7 can't resist the lure Of
Ny Lady Nicotine any more, go out
side or down town.
Senator Smoot is one Of the members Of
the Upper House who does not indulge in
tobacco, but declares he deserves no
credit for it, for the reason that he has
never had the inclination. He says his
early teaching at home kept him from
taking up the habit, and that since he has
been man OF his own affairs he has
never wanted 10 smoke and has been too
busy 20 take the time necessary 10 ac-
quire the taste.
Senator Penrose is considered well
versed in many things. but, unlike many
men Of the world, knows nothing about
the click OF the poker chips Recently
he met a number Of Senators engaged IN
the fascinating American game. He lin
gered about the table chatting. 10 the an
noyance Of the players. and was finally
invited to take a hand
why. don't know one card from an
other he said.
Well we will fix up a schedule OF the
relative value Of the different hands for
YOU said a Western Senator. with a
wink at his colleagues. He proceeded 10
write down ''one pair, two pair" I'D TO q
royal flush The Peunsylvanian was
told that the hands increased in value
from the top Of the list 10 the bottom.
Penrose, not to be unsociable. bought a
stack OF chips. and mechanically played
the game. frequently consulting his list.
What is it when the cards are all one
color" said the Senator after a pot had
been opened and several Of his colleagues
had stayed"
That's a flush" they exclaimed.
Consulting the guide which had been
given him. and seeing that flush" was
near the bottom, he announced:
I think 1 had better raise il
The cards were dealt. and the Pennsyl-
vanian stood pat" The opener threw
in a white chip. and the others followed
suit until It reached Penrose, who again
raised the pot 10 the limit-a $40 blue
chip.
No one called. and as Penrose drew
in the chips one Of the players inquired:
What have you got?''
Penrose threw down his hand face m
ward, disclosing three hearts and two
diamonds.
That's not aush." they all cried out.
Isn't it?" drawled Penrose. 7 guess
I had better quit" and he cashed in a
winner.
That was the only poker game he ever
played.