The Washington times., 1909-12-25


trophies in the household Of Rep
/ resentative Nicholas LOngworth
is a dollar bill.
''The first and only dollar ever
earned says Mr.. L1ongwoyth. always
excepting the $500 per annum which
Uncle Sam is good enough 70 pay me
for the honor Of representing IN part
the city OF Cincinnati in the House of
Representatives
An interesting statement OF that kind
invariably brings forth a request for
history Of the piece OF currency which
enables the son-in-law Of a former
President OF the United States 70 truth
fully declare that he once worked for
money.
II happened during a political cam
paign several years ago." says Mr..
Longworth. Il had been on the stump
--ro:nd the State of Ohio. One night
made a speech m little town which
supported a small but comfortable hotel.
7 was well known there. but as I had
TO make an early start in the morning
I preferred the hotel rather than trOu-
BILE ny friends with an early breakfast.
Il was sitting in the parlor about
midnight talking over old times with
the proprietor Just as 1 was ready 70
retire an automobile stopped in front
and a couple OF men came in much the
worse for wear. They had plenty Of
money. apparently, for they bought
wine freely One of them discovered
the piano, near which I was sitting, and
demanded that they be furnished with
music
Champagne buyers are rare birds at
that little hotel. and the proprietor did
IL n
Finally he turned 20 me and said;
Nick, here's couple Of good spend
ers- don't want 70 lose them. Just
beat the box for a few minutes. They'll
never know who you are"
Il agreed and played rag-tims. grand
opera, and love songs until the auto
mobilists were warmed up enough 20
resume their journey. As they but
toned I'D their coats one q them came
over to me with wallet in his hand.
d" Here. profes. you're the goods as
piano player. Buy little present for
yourself
ne handed me 2 dollar bill. and I've
got il framed AT home as certihcate
OF my ability as a worhnglnan.
Benrosentative Grant. OF North Caro-
lima. who IS said 10 have made his
foreman on the Southern railroad, still
retains few old fashioned habits.
When his ears get cold he covers them
with enormous ear muns. lie still
wears high boots. and he is fussy about
having them shined every day.
r
Speaker Cannon has relocated tn tho
cellar the enormous mahogany chair
NH LOB So
Speakers marble desk Uncle Joe"
found It difficult to curl his legs up
under him and sit on them-a favorits
postue-so he substituted an ordinary
cane seated swivel chair.
TIN visit Of former Representative
Kit Haskins Of Vermont amoDv
his old cronies IN the House. was
49,, the occasion for reviving a story
winch the Vermonter does not relish.
During his last term I'm The House
Hasfins and his wife were invited to q
social function which required evening
/ dress After spending the evening
downtown they started for home shortly
after midnight.
! Not until he reached his door did Has
/ kins discover that ne had left homo
without his latchkey. He rang the bell
until he was afraid he would wake up
the neighbors- The servants failed TO
respond 10 his impatient summons and
/ In desperation Haskins decided TO get I'm
/ by the rear entrance.
/ Like most Washington residences the
/ Has.'ns home had a small back yard
guarded by "A high board fence. When
Haskins reached the fence he made
another discovery. II was locked Be
| ing somewhat heavy the height Of the
/ fence was discOnCcUluE.
Give me a boost" said HaskIns 10 his
wife In desperation. Mrs. Haskius
obeyed and had the satisfaction of see
/ ing her husband straddhng the fence
IOnIy for a moment, however The states
man lost his balance and fell. not only
| into the yard but into AT ash barrel.
When he finally released himself Has
| kns found that the rear door to his
home was locked and that the windows
were fastened.
Lets 20 10 a hotel for the night"
suggested Mrs. Haskins.
"I'I go any place that is far removed
from an ash barrel agreed her hus-
band.
The two went back downtown. In