CLOTHES AND THE MAN.
It is doubtful if “Uncle Joe” Cannon ever owned a silk hat. Nobody around Washington remembers seeing him wear one. Next to his cigar, nothing is quite so familiar to his friend as the type of black soft hat which he has made famous. It recalls an amusing incident that occurred in the old Arlington hotel a few years ago.
Mr. Cannon strolled into the place one evening with his secretary, L. White Busbey. Now it happened that Busbey was always a good deal heavier on dress than his chief. This particular night he was immaculate.
A man in the lobby was showing a visitor the sights.
“There’s ‘Uncle Joe’ Cannon,” he said, nudging the stranger.
“You don’t tell me,” exclaimed the visitor, looking at Busbey. “Who is that old slouch with him.”—Kansas City Star.