The Washington herald., 1907-05-16


known in recent years. The feast was
TIE last chance the visitors viii have to
eat out of the hands Of their brethren of
the washington Hotel Mems Association,
and from the manner in which certain
Of the innkeopcrs attacked the sayory
plscatorial delicacies il would seem that
they did not intend TO eat again until
they become the guests of the Balti-
mOreans tomorrow.
Yesterday was a gala day for the 'hotel
aggregation Under smiling skies, they
made a pilgrimage 10 the tomb Of Wash
ington in the morning and put the ham,
merlock on fine collection of appetites
by the aid of the fresh river breezes.
Returning, they were piled into special
trolley cars and given a fine whizz out to
Cabin John, where, under the sNlltul,
guiding hand Of Maj. Z. H. Neumeyer. a
corps Of experts were mailing the slabs
OF shad 10 the mast
Mai. Neumeycr was here there, and
everywhere. Nothing escaped his atten-
ton II is paying slight credit O. say that
the success of the affair fen upon the
shoulders of the genial majfr That the
burden was carried and carried we'll
was the unanimous opinion of ALL He was
an easy victim for hearty congratulations
of alm0s. every one who had the good
fortune 20 enjoy the spread.
old and experienced men I'm the MOTEL
business were the most lavish in show
erng compliments.
There was not a hitch The major,
with his corp Of assistants and volunteer
Charles a. ECbstejn looked after the
visitors every wish.
All returned to the city truly happy and
satisfied with life, Each and every one
was a unit iu the opinion that the major
deserves "a thirty-third degree-not only
in the lodge of good-fellowship, but for
the business-Ilke manner in which he car
rie5 things through
Without wasting any time, the visitors
were ushered into the large pavilion.
seated at long tables, and the signal
E.vcH for the ganuymedes 10 HE thither
with the choWder
Guests See Meal Prepared.
The gastrou0mic entertainment was pre-
pared in fun view Of the guests. The
short planks onwhich the shad was cooked
were ranged before the pavilion and for
many of the guests the culinary opera
sion was a novel spectacle. Some Of the
hotel men from the far West had never
met Mr. Shad nor Mrs Roe face TO face
before, but before the affair was over
they were an close friends
Clam choWder was the first dish tackled
By the visitors. and large hunks of shad-
roe followed The piece de resistance.
planl-4d shad with strips Of crisp bacon.
was next handed around. while Maryland
biscuit played an important role through
out the feast During the dinner IL band
dealt musicIlIy with popular and classic
selections. and vaudeville entertainment
of several numbers added 10 the enjoy
ment of the visitors
The gathering Of the hotel men at Cabin
John drew largely upon the surrounding
countryside. All the county officials were
present, al least in spirit. and were given
table 10 themselves. and literally sup
piled with entertainment
Hero i Marshal Collins.
The hero of the assembIage was Mar
shaI Charles Collins. of Glen Echo, the
intrepid automobile hunter. In cordu-
roys and leggins with handouts. black
jack, and revolver prominently displayed.
the hero of 100 mad caases after recall
citrant motorists was the center Of an
admiring throug throughout the after
noon and the focusing point of all the
visiting hotel womens cameras.
Fame seemed 20 have little or no effect
upon the marshars geualitv He has
lost none of his democratic spirit. and Is
as willing as ever 60 speak with
strange or accept a strange cigar.
despite his disastrous experience with
loaded one presented by a departing and
fined mot0rist.
"ls this Marshal Collins?' asked Mr..
Sweeney Of the Hotel Victoria, New
York
"Betcheg life, replied the marshal. with
playful wit
Sweeney Offers Him Job.
I've read a lot about you" continued
the Ncw Yorker "aud want to say
that I've been looking for a man with
your nerve for years. If over you want
10 quit the automobile hold-up business.
come TO me. I have q fine job waiting
for YOU"
What is it," asked Collins.
Il want you 20 De the hotel fly cop"
said Mt Sweeney earnestly.
Fly cop? That means the hotel detec-
tive. don't it?' asked Collins.
NO. your job is to pinch all flies in
the hotel and get their names and the
number Of their licenses" said Mr.
Sweeney. as he walked away
II wonder if he was kidding me-" said
Collins. and then he sought out Nr
Sweeney and told him that he didn't think
he would like the job.
Secretary Taft Cheered.
On the way home the carloads of hotel
men met the carriage OF Secretary Taft.
who was out for spin on the conduit
road. The genial Secretary Of War was
instantly recognized and checred as the
cars sped 10y.
No official entertainment was planned
for last night. but the majority Of the
hotel men attended the theaters and held
private supper parties at the various
hosteiries.
At noon to-day the members will be
entertained 10y an exhibition drill Of the
Washington police bicycle squad I'm front
of the Arlington After luncheon the
hotel men Will take electric cars to Fort
Myer where a special drill will be given
by the crack troops Of the Thirteenth
Cavalry and q battery Of artillery In
the evening there will be a reception at
the Corcoran Gallery Of Art where the
various exhibition hooks Will be thrown
open TO the visitors The iunkeepers
viii take special trains tomorrow morn
ing for Baltimore.
Secretary Weller 10 Speak.