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The Washington times., 1922-10-29
An Arkansas Experience

Among the many interesting
characters whom met on ship
board was Emory Storrs, famous
Chicago lawyer. Storrs was a gent.
us Of rare talent as an advocator.
He also on occasions would make
most successful speech. but his ef.
forts were unequal. At one session
OF the National Bar Association he
carried off all the honors at their
banquet. OF course, they wanted
him the next year. but then he
failed entirely to meet their ex-
pectations. Storrs was one OF the
most successful advocates at the
criminal bar. especially in murder
cases. He rarely failed to get an
acquittal for his client. He told me
many interesting stories Of his ex-
periences. He had wide circuit.
owing to his reputation. and tried
cases far distant from home.
I remember one OF his expert
ences in an out-of-the-way county
OF Arkansas. The hotel where they
all stopped was very primitive. and
he had the same table with the
Judge. The most attractive offer
for breakfast by the iand'ady was
huckwheat cakes. She appeared
with Jug Of molasses and said to
the Judge: "win you have a trickle
or a dab?" The Judge answered:
"A dab" She then ran her fingers
around the jug and slapped huge
amount Of molasses on the Judges
cakes. Storrs said: ''I think I pre-
fer a trickIe." whereupon she
dlpped her fingers again in the jug
and let the drops fall from them on
Storrs' cakes. The landlady was
disappointed because her cakes
were unpopular with such distin-
guished gentlemen.
Once Storrs was going abroad on
the same ship with me on sort Of
semi-diplomatic mission. He was
deeply read In English literature
and. as far as a stranger could be,
familiar with the places made ia
nous in English and foreign
classics.
He was one Of the factors, as
chairman of the Illinois delegation,
OF the conditions which made possi.
hie the nomination Of Garfield and
Arthur. In the following Presi-
dental campaign he took an active
and very useful part. Then he
brought all the influences that he
could use. and they were many, to
bear upon President Arthur, to
make him Attorney General. Arthur
was a strict Journalist and could not
tolerate the thought Of having such
an eccentric genius IN his Cabinet.
Storrs was not only disappointed
but hurt that Arthur declined to
appoint him.
To make him happy his rich
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lmpressins Shah Of Persia

He told me he was a guest at
one time at the dinners given to
the Shah Of Persia. This monarch
was a barbarian. but the British
foreign office had asked him and ex-
tended to him every possible cour-
tssy. because Of the struggle then
going on as to. whether Great
Britain or France or Russia should
have the better part Of Persia.
France and Russia had entertained
him with lavish military displays
and other governmental functions.
which . democratic country like
Great Britain could not duplicate.
30 the Foreign Office asked all who
had great houses in London or In
the country. ana were lavish enter.
tainers. to do everything Trey could
for the Shah.
Browning was present At a great
dinner given for the Shah at Stat
ford House, the homo Of the Duke
Of Sutherland. and the finest palace
In London. Every guest was asked.
In order to impress the Shah. to
come in all the decorations to which
they were entitled. The result was
that the peers came In their robes.
which they otherwise would not
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stage Of his career. when he had
become so marvelously adept with
a pack of cards that he could
tell practically every card that
he had dealt, that Addison be.
came daring enough to cheat in
the casinos Of Monte Carlo and
Cannes with hundreds Of people
watching him.
SUPPLIED CHAMPAGNE.
While he was serving his ap.
premiership, II II may 80 be
called. he contented himself with
using his beautiful sisters" TO
entice wealthy young men to
his hotel suite, where perhaps n
party Of seven or eight, which
included the Addison family,
would sit down Mt night to
game of baccarat. What between
an unending supply of cham.
pasne and the Mademoiselles Ar.
disson urging them on. II was
not long before the guests were
betting thousands Of francs at q
time against the bank. Even IN
those days Ardisson was skillfui
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late In the afternoon. Sometimes
they came easy. and reached the
dinner In time; at other times they
were moro difficult. and did not
arrive till the speaking had begun.
Then he said: II enjoy making these
after-dinner addresses more than
any other work. It is q perfect de-
light for me to speak to such an
audience, but I have not the gift
of quick and easy preparation. I
accept comparatively few Of the
constant invitations I receive. be-
cause when I have to make such q
speech I take corner in the car in
the morning going to my office. ex-
clude all the intruding public with
a newspaper and think all the way
down. continue the same process
on my way home in the evening.
and It takes about three days OF
this absorption and exclusiveness.
with some time In the evenings, to
get an address with which I am
satisfied"
The delicious humor Of these ef-
forts Of Mr.. Choate and the wonder
full way in which he could expose
a current delusion, or what he
thought was one. and produce an
impression not only on his audience
but on the whole community, when
his speech was printed in the news
papers. was a kind Of effort which
necessarily required preparation. In
all the many times I heard him.
both at home and abroad. he never
had a failure and sometimes made
a sensation.
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Nss0 Nscktis EUsry Day

Storrs' weakness was neckties.
He told me that he had three hun
dred and sixty-five, q new one for
every day. He would come on deck
every morning. display his fresh
necktie, and receive q compliment
upon its color and appropriateness,
and then take from his pocket a
huge waterproof envelope. From
this he would unroll his parchment
appointment as a diplomat. and tho
letters he had to almost every one
Of distinction in Europe. On the
last day, going through the same
ceremony. he said to me; II am not
showing you these things out OF
vanity. but to impress upon you the
one thing ! most want to accom-
plish in London. I desire to compel
James Russell Lowell. our minister.
10 give mo a dinner"
Probably no man in the world
could be selected 30 antipathetic to
Lowell as Emory Storrs. Mr.. Lowell
told me that he was annoyed that
the President should have sent an
interloper to NEEDLE with negotia-
tions which he had In successful
progress to a satisfactory conclu.
sion. So he invited Storrs to din.
ner, and then Storrs took no fur.
ther interest In his diplomatic mis-
sion.
Mr.. Lowell told me that he asked
Storrs to name whoever he wanted
to invite. He supposed from his
general analysis Of the man that
Storrs would want the entire royal
family. He was delighted to find
that the selection was confined en-
tirely to authors. artists and scien-
lists.
On my return trip Mr.. Storrs was
again a fellow passenger. He was
very enthusiastic over the places Of
historic interest he had visited. and
eloquent and graphic in descrip-
tons Of them and Of his own In.
tense feelings when he came in
contact with things he had dreamed
Of most Of his life.
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the personal contact and intimate
knowledge on the spot of an Ameri-
can ambassador or minister.
Mr.. Reid entertained more lavish
!y and Hospitality than any ambas-
sador in England ever had. both at
his London house and at his estate
IN the country. He appreciated the
growing necessity to the peace Of
he world and the progress of civili-
Zation of closed union Of English
speaking peoples. At his beauti-
full and delightful entertainments
Americans came in contact with
Englishmen under conditions most
favorable for the appreciation by
each Of the other. The charm Of
Mr.. and Mrs. whitelaw Reds hos
pitality was SO genuine. SO cordial,
and so universal, that to be their
guest was an event for Americans
visiting England. There is no cap
ital In the world where hospitality
counts for so much as in London.
and no country where the house
party brings people together under
such favorable conditions. Both the
city and the country homes Of Mr..
and Mrs. Reid were universities Of
international good-feeling. Mr.. Reid,
on the official side. admirably rep
resented his country and had the
most intimate relations with the
governing powers of Great Britain.
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Queen Victoria.

Now. Mr.. Secretary listen to o.
sini.' He Immediately presented an
exactly opposite policy from the
one In the instructions. and a
policy entirely favorable to us, and
said: That is what my govern
ment will do" It was a great
loss to Russian diplomacy when he
died so early.
As Senator I did all In my power
to bring about the appointment Of
whitelaw Reid as ambassador to
Great Britain. He end ! had been
friends ever since his beginning in
Journalism in New York many
years before. Reid was then the
owner and editor OF the New York
Tribune. and one Of the most bril-
liant journalists In the country.
He was also an excellent public
speaker. Hts long and intimate
contact with public affairs and
intimacy with public men ideally
fitted him for the appointment.
He had already served with great
credit as ambassador to France.
The compensation Of our repre-.
senatives abroad always has been
and still is entirely inadequate to
enable them to maintain. in COM
parison with the representatives Of
other governments. the dignity OF
their own country. All the other
great powers at the principal capi.
tails maintain fine residences for
their ambassadors. which also IL
the embassy. Our Congress. except
within the last few years. has al
ways, refused TO make this pro-
vision! The salary which we pay Is
scarcely ever more than one-third
the amount paid by European gov.
ernments in similar service.
worked hard while in the SEN
ate to improve this situation BE-
cause Of my intimate knowledge
Of the question. When I first be-
gan the effort I found there was q
very strong belief that the whole
foreign service was an unnecessary
expense. When Mr.. Roosevelt first
became President. and I had to see
him frequently about diplomatic
appointments, learned that this
was his view. He said to me:
This foreign business Of the gov
ernment, now that the cable 10 per-
fected, can be carried on between
our State Department and the
chancellery Of any government in
the world. Nevertheless. I am in
favor Of keeping up the diplomatic
service. All the old nations have
various methods Of rewarding dis
tinguished public servants. The
only one we have Is the diplomatic
service. 30 when appoint q man
ambassador or minister, believe
that I am giving him a decoration.
and the reason ] change ambassa-
doris and ministers is that I want
as many rs possible 60 possess IT,"
The longer Mr.. Roosevelt re-
NAMED President. and the closer he
came TO our foreign relations. the
more he appreciated the value Of
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than those OF Mr.. Phelps.
At one of his dinners. I had de-
lightful talk with Browning. the
poet. Mr.. Browning said that
nothing gratified him % much AZ
the popularity Of his works. In the
United States. He was especially
pleased and also embarrassed by
our Browning societies. Of which
there seemed to be q great many
over here. They sent him papers
which were read by members Of the
societies. interpreting his poems.
These American friends discovered
meanings which had never occurred
to him. and were to him an entire
ly novel view Of his own produc.
tions. He also mentioned that
every one sent him presents and
souvenirs. all Of them as appre-
Citations and some as suggestions
and help. Among these were sew
eral cases Of American wine. He
appreciated the purpose Of the gifts.
but the fluid did not appeal to him.
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DEPEW GIVES SOME INTERESTING ANECDO
OF THE COURT OF ST JAMES AND FORMER AMERICAN DIPLO

clients--and he had many OF them
raised q handsome purse and
urged him to make a European
trip. Then the President added TO
the pleasure Of his Journey by Civ.
ing him an appointment as a sort
of rowing diplomat, with special
duties relating to the acute trouble
then existing In regard to the ad-
mission Of American cattle into
Great Britain. They were barred
because of a supposed infectious
disease.
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James Russell Lowell

tertainments everybody had a good
time, and an invitation always was
highly priced. He was appreciated
most highly by the English bench
and bar. They recognized him as
the leader of his profession in the
United States. They elected him
Bencher Of the Middle Temple. the
first American to receive that
honor after IN interval of one hun
dred and fifty years. Choate's wit.
ticisms and repartees became the
social currency Of dinner-tables in
London and weekend parties in
the country.
Choate paid little attention to
conventionalities. which count for
so much and are so rigidly en-
forced. especially in royal circles.
l had frequently been at receptions.
parties. and other enter
tainments at Buckingham Palace in
the time of Queen Victoria and also
Of King Edward. At an evening
reception the diplomats represent
ing all the countries in the world
stand in a solemn row. according to
rank and length Of service. They
are covered with decorations and
gold lace. The weight OF the gold
lace on some Of the uniforms Of
the minor powers is as great as II
Il were a coat Of armor. Mr..
Choate. under regulations OF our
diplomatic service. could only ap-
pear in an ordinary dress suit.
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An Object Of Interest

But" he said, IT will tell you OF
my greatest adventure. was IN
the picture gallery at Dresden. and
in that small room where hangs
Raphael's Madonna I was stand.
ing before this wonderful master.
piece Of divine inspiration when !
felt the room crowded. I discovered
that the visitors were all Ameri.
cans and all looking at me. said
to them: Ladies and gentlemen.
yoI are here in the presence Of the
most wonderful picture ever paint.
ed. II you study It. you can see
that there is little doubt but with
all his genius Raphael in this work
had inspiration from above. and
yet you, as Americans. instead Of
availing yourselves Of the rarest
of opportunities. have your eyes
bent on me. am only a Chicago
lawyer wearing a Chicago.made
suit Of clothes"
"A gentleman stepped forward
and said: MFR. Storrs. on behalf OF
your countrymen and country WON.
en- present. ] wish to say that you
are OF more interest to US than all
the works Of Raphael put together.
because we understand that James
Russell Lowell, United States Min.
lister to Great Britain. gave you a
dinner"
Copyright. 1892. by Charles sertener's
sons Published by arra ngrmsnt
with the Wheeler syndicate
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ENGLAND WELCOMED
j. RUSSELL LOWELL
WITH OPEN ARMS
Edward ]. Phelps Was Another Ambassador
Who Met With Extraordinary Success, Says
Raconteur, Who Terms Him One of Americas
Greatest Lawyers of His Time-John Hay
and Joseph H. Choate Also Were Popular.
By CHAUNCEY M. DEPEW.

BY CHAUNCEH NJ. DEFEW.
" HE United States has always been admirably
represented at the Court Of st. James. I con-
- slider a privilege and a delightful
memory that have known well these distinguished
ambassadors and ministers who served, during my
time.
James Russell Lowell met every requirement Of the
position, but than that his works had been read
and admired in England before his appointment.
Literary England welcomed him with open arms and
official England soon became impressed with his
diplomatic ability. He one of the finest after
dinner speakers and that brought him in contact with
the best Of English public life He told me an anus
ing instance. As he was appointed, everybody
who expected to meet him sent to the book stores and
purchased his works. Among them of course, the
'Biglow Papers" One lady asked him if he had
brought Mrs. Bglow with him.
Edward J. Phelps extraordinary success
He was a great lawyer, and the Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court of the United States told that there
was no one who appeared before that court whose
arguments were more satisfactory and convincing
A.. 49, - NJ
New-York tribune., 1922-04-23

house attractive exterior am
moor has hVng with Cobbcst0nc Grepace. a n,no
room with fireplace; kitchen and buffers pantry with tile
4oo1s, and parlor which is heated garape
On the second floor bedrooms and baths and
nad room with Third has LARGE
hndd room instantaneous heater vacuum cleaning
system There also A 2-car garage with 2 rooms for
chauffeur above Plot almost This house com
mands an unsurpassed Of Manhassc, Bay Price
600
New-York tribune., 1922-04-23

we'll built house restricted residential section Has
living room with cobbestone fireplace den, dining room
Kitchen Three large bedrooms exceptional tiled bath
second floor Open attic. Hot heat Oak floors
Garage. Plot 50xl00. Five walk to station; 8
minutes walk Price Sl 900 builder is con
struoting bckaced house the plot adjoining which
will be attractive and will be at moderate
price
New-York tribune., 1922-04-23

Ihs Colonial house has most attractive floor plan
center hall and living with fireplace running the
length OF the house side, opening parlor
and dining and kitchen 0 the other side There
bedrooms the second oo1 being as large as
the living The Colonial atmosphere has carried
but in detail The plot 6oxOo Price $lO7so
New-York tribune., 1922-04-23

A we'll built house with living room with fireplace
dining room and kitchen floor Four bedrooms
and bath the second floor. Open water heat
Plot SOxl2o Garage This house minutes walk from
and IS minutes walk Hampstead Harbor
and the best bathing bea Port Washington A
gam $4,000
New-York tribune., 1922-04-23

~ Nu"ui estate OF acres is located 3 miles FROM
fot' washington 1t has 400 of shore from, an M
""SSe' Day with beautiful of Ionq Island Sound
lhere IS a l6-room house with 9 bedrooms and 4 h,.,
'enn'S court garage gardeners cottage and stable This
IS rare opportunity buy estate on the bcaut;f,
NORM Shore OF Long Island a comparatively low n,;
of 81 $4,000 ~" p''ee
New-York tribune., 1922-04-23

On an elevation commanding beautiful water view
There entrance hall, living room dining and
Kitchen with pantry and avatol y the floor Four
master bedrooms and 2 baths he second floor One
master bedroom, and baths and second floor One
Garage tor with living quarters rooms and bath
Plot 2OOxI4O Pr.ce S55OOO
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N 4>Pyr P,t. Y~stIngtou Con n1anhasset BaW r
II z- ~ Location OF North Shore of Long Island "A


Restricted
""' sp"dd"h
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Fine Residence

On large plot facing three streets
On the main floor there living FIREPLACE
dining and kitchen, and particularly large
pnrches Second floor has bedrooms ard bath
fh'd floor bedrooms and bath There garage with
work shop Four minutes walk the station in fine
locality Price SIS. 500
The New York herald., 1922-08-26

TRAVELLING agent. energetic. speaking for
eiFu languages. Italian, Rumauian and
Slavish being essential. wanted by old estab-
listcd steamship company. give references
and state salary expected. Address Y. H..
box s22. City Hall station. n. y. q.
WAREHOUSE Man-Openng for man ex-
perienccd In this line, capable of develop
ing, managing business; must have Al refer
euces. This IL a good opportunity for right
porty. u 767 Herald. $50 broadway.
WASHER wanted nights; must be able 10
drive come well recommended. Franklin
Garage. l7o Franklin av.. Brookyn
Employment Agency-Domestic.
COUpIE E-Many good. permanent poeitons
for good couples. cook. butler. houseman,
chauffeur. Wctlers Agency. 20 West f3d.
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Observation-Disclosures.
Unfuvnished--Qucens.

NEW and beautiful two family apartment
house, six and seven rooms. just finished
exclusive location, parquet floors. tile bath,
ready for inspection. Call Ia Norwich av.,
jamaica
SEVEN large. beautiful. light rooms on
second floor of n modern two family
house; all improvements. with heat: for de-
sirable people only. IL North 18Th st. lnear
Broadway subway station, Eamhurst. l.. ].
Phone Newtown 1888.
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NEW ROCHELLE

6ir rooms. tiled bath. garage. beautiful
Dutch Colonial. ideally located, just COM
pletod: large inclosed porch: large plot:
81 900 cash, balance on easy terms. GEORGE
+. HERRINGTON. ~ Chaunccy av.. New
Rochelle. Telephone New Rochelle 3oSS-W.
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SITUATIONS WANTED Male.

ATTORNEY seeks position wi'n commercial
firm where legal training, executive ability
and good business judgment are essential :
have had n general law practice IN this city
for ten years. ID I5i Herald. $50 Broadway
BAi<ER--Chief, colored; seven years expert
euce, take full charge. city or country. re-
liable competent. Scott. lis West 130th ct.
Morningside O9i0
BOORKEEPER. credit man, 26 years cr-
perience IN ladies' apparel line. executive
initiative ability; years accounting; open
good position only. D., 921 East 1O3d st.
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FARM PROPERTY.
Connccticut--Saic or Let.

Connccticut--Sao or Let
EASTERN CONNECTICUT-f, ,b66 acres. 401
tillablc, 100 under cultivation, rest IN wood
and pasture, 3 houses, barns, other build
ings, State road runs through property, river
bound property mere than mile. H. A.
DARLING, Chaplin, Conn.
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MEN.

MtN.
I am looking for particular type of man
to represent an organization Of national repu-
ia tion, selling merchandise. Regardless Of
your present occupation you may bo tha man
I shall place In a position 10 earn S3 900 per
year or more. Ask for Nh Bruce. room J..
10 West 3ist ct.
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WANTED FOR BUSINESS.

TEMPORARY OFFICE,
with four or more tele-
phones, downtown New
York. Call Cortlandt 3277
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TO LET FOR BUSINESS.

Above seth St.--a.;s Av. to East River
LOFTS, "A. 900 sq. IT.: all or part; steam
heated and 1O-horsepower supplied. Apply
on premises. JOHN BULL, 105 Il. 1oSth ST.
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Miscellaneous.

BASa ishing-september. beautiful private
mountain estate. SIS; splendid mesla, won
derful beds. Owner, eli West End. River
eide j766.