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Show SECRETARY HAY'S JOKE. After the New Year's reception at the White House one of the younger members mem-bers of the diplomatic corps called on Secretary Hay to say that he was called to Chicago for a few days. Lsnghlngly he wanted to know of the Secretary If he might draw for money In the event that he should go broke while seeing the-stock yards out West. At the time the two were standing close to a window that was open to let in the delicious afternoon air. which was refreshing, though a trifle warm. The sun was Just coming out from a bank of clouds. The weather was as springlike as It has been for some days. "Ah, If this weather keeps up," replied re-plied Mr. Hay, "blackberries soon wUl be ripe, and you then can pick your way baok home." i |