The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-05-03
WHOLE NO. 1906.

would meet. But nothing sensational came
room, smiled pleasantly and greeted Mr.
Conklng with a courteous good morning.
Don Cameron, Mr.. Howe, and several other
Senator'S gathered around Mr.. Conking soon
after he appeared in bis seat, and as an ami
mated conversation was carried ca Il was pre-
sumed the interview was the sabject under
discussion. Mr.. Conkling seemed 70 be ex-
planning the affair, and the young Senator from
Pennsylvania apparently enjoyed the explana-
ton. II was apparent that NJ. Conking Was
annoyed at the publication. He sough. 30 pus
good face on the affair, and assumed to treat
it lightly. but the fact that he considered bis
situation embarrassing could not be concealed.
Everybody was on the que oise for the personal
explanation, and once when Mr.. Copkhng
arose 70 present petition. there was a rnsh
for front positions in the galleries. Il seems
that Mr.. Conking regardei the situation OF
sufficient Importance 10 place himself 10 ;he
hands Of his friends and they advised him
not TO say ANYTHING. Among Senator's the IN
terview was discussed in low tones and oct OF
ear-sbot OF reporters. None Of them cared 10
bave their remarks on the subject put II print.
Mr.. Lamar declined 10 say anything about the
affair. Gen. Burnside bad nothing 70 say aod
Mr. Stanley Matthews delivered himself to a
reporter Of New York paper and refused TO
open his mouth 70 others Had Mr. Conk.ing
made personal explanation il is probable that
several other Senators. whom he lad III the
interview taken liberty 10 criticise would Lave
had something to say. AS It is the sensation
is about over, though only TO be succeeded by
another-Mr. Thomas Edison is here and has
been carefully explaining his marvellous rnven-
tons to admiring tbrongs. The boys OF the
newspaper row." passed delightful evening
together with Mr. Edison and his Phonoeraph
in their midst. Thi. morning the wonderful
instrument was on exhibition n the Patent
office where the whole corps from ;he com
missioner down seemed immensely Interested.
Pieces OF tInfo were lavshly distributed
among the lady clerks as mementoes Later
in the day Mr. Edison appeared by invitation
before the Academy of Science low in SESSION,
and with him came the photograph and carbon
telephone, which have made bis fame world
wide. The secretary's room and the adjoinlDg
halls were crowded with an interested and ex-
cited gathering Of ladies and gentlemen. The
doors whIch led to the room Joining the hall
where the scientists have regaled themselves
daily with salmon and other brain food. were
taken from their hinges in order that there
might be room for one more 20 sc; a peep at
the modern magician and HE wonders. The
eyes OF grave academiclans, tar ladles and
eager children we're all turned clrously on ono
man. The OCCASION was a tribute 0. scieooe,
culture and beauty to inventive genus
EDISON N PERsoY.-lhe inventor sat al the
Secretarys desk twisting a small lubber band
nervously in has fingers. HIS shaggy brown
hair stood out at all angles in defiance OF COMB
rule. HIS forehead ls round. nc. very high,
moderately full in the temporal regions, indl-
eating a preponderance OF ideality, yet not
especially noticeable for expansion. his eyes
are grayish blue, clear and bright, and in con-
versation brighten wonderfully Ihe nose IL
large, standing out boldly from the face, just
as II it was looking into the future for It's
secrets. A large mouth whose smile is a pleas
ant one, square rather prominent chin and
white skin, complete the facial description
His manner is quiet, modest and retiring, ex-
hiblting lack of egotsm or assurance st cnce
refreshing and marvellous in man who has
reason to be SO justly proud OF his fame and
his achievements.
One of the most peculiar services was ceIe-
brated by the Hebrew congregation yesterday.
The Observance of Passover IN ancient lines
used to occupy eight days and as i; is com
memoratve OF the deliverance Of tie race from
bondage, has always been considerably shoriep-
ed. Four days are aow being observed by
some congregations aud only two by others Tie
Rabbi, arranged in his black elk gown and
long white elk scarf about his neck. which 10
the fringe spoken OF IN the Bible, iptoDed
the service, the congregation and choir taking
responsive portions. The peculiar feature of
the service was the ceremony of taking the
scroll or law from the ark. The ark occupied
a recess in the wall immediately behind tho
pulpit and the Rabbi turning around With hls
back 70 the congregation, read portion from
the prayer book, while the president Ct the
congregation drew back the red curtain which
hung beforethe ark. The scrolls or "torah,n
in two parts or rolls, euveloped 10 red silk
covering were then given 10 the Rabbi, who
still continued intoning the service. Turning
slowly the .orah' was reverently land upon
the desk and opened, and the Rabbi read ap-
propriate portions. IL was then returned with
the same ceremony and the ark closed. The
Rabbi then delivered discourse OF the history
of the Hebrew race, history fun Of stirring
scenes and strange vicssitudes over which tho
Jews of every age have loved to linger with
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