The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-08-09
THURMAN AND WALLACE,
that of the Statesmen = Democrat
sheep without u I.puttcr,

That of the Statesmen = Democratic
sheep without IA I.ca,tcr.
NEW YoRR, August S.-Ex.Senators Thur
man, Of Ohio, and Wallace, Of Pennsylva-
na, me-, Inst Sunday on the broad piazza
d the Long Beach Hotel, l.. l., and, decin.
ins Mayor Wickham's invitation 10 accom-
pany him 10 church, and Bob" Ingersoll's
suggestion to take i bath, rs equally undc.
sinblc, though necessary to their moral
and physical well heing, resolved them
selves intoa committee OIL the state o. their
party. The meeting could hardly be re-
sarded rs conference, as IN fact it turned
Out 10 I've one for coincidence These con.
lOlences were publicly uttered, and there
'an, therefore, be no harm in giving them
publicity. Besides, as the Senators discov-
cred what was the trouble with the Demo.
rratic pa,ty and suggested the necessary re.
form, il they did not, in fact point out the
needed rctofmes, 1t becomes important
thu, the result Of their deliberations should
be made known.
Ex-senator Wallace il n tall, thin and
Elry man, foxy" i'll facial appearance, by
rrason not only OF his flaming red side
Shlskers but also OF constant and cum.
hlne lecr in his expression, rs If always
Naming you that he is about TO take some
4San,Asc OF YOU by quibble or trick or
device Of some sort. III person, dress nnd
manner he is devoid OF the dignity one
patiotically looks for in II Senator of onc's
H., 10 shn nf n tprO NJ t,l
would imagine could be made ut slior
notice out ola shrewd and useful lawyer o
s0He big railway company. Mr.. Thurma /
mtae contrary, affects The Senatorial dig
nifty, II he has it not naturally, being JUS
pOnly enough 10 appear massive, and mo-
70 fat us TO suggest the irreverent appella
lion Of Jumbo" which has been given tc
Senator David Davis.
Have YOU watched the course OF oul
itiends in Congress?" Mr.. Wallace asked
IS the two cx.dignitarics drew broad.bot.
toned chains near that Of the reporter.
80 tell you the truth, Wallace" was
Mr. Thurman 'srepiy, "I have withdrawn SC
completely from public life, without wish
OF expectation Of re.entering it Mr.. Wal
iscr's smile broadened Just u trille], that
haven't reada single debate OF the session.
Nor )" chimed in Mr.. Wallace.
"Ot course have read tho reports in the
,aily papers," continued Mr.. Thurman,
"an,l from these have been compelled to
conclude that our fellows down there seem
ioMac,uattd solely by spirit OF deviltry.'
Precisely. No policy Of their own ex'
'rp to oppose the Others policy"
hItFt ! ~ .,,.,l,a,l NJ
and q smile on his r,iddy face suggestive
lhat he was going to say something clever
and Satirical again broadened the constant
smile Of his companion, ~ must say that
They were agreed with the other side on the
General policy Of the old flag md m appro
nratiOn." .'l1'a'-.
But their conduct generally" resumed
i'le Old ex.statCsnan after moment, "has
nrt M very mischievouG. The truth is,
Wallace, this in u confidential way they
a'e .m ,iSea flock Of sheep without ieader.'
o,, ,rt,eclseIy,' was the emphatic response
Mm ~, anaS .He two cx.leadcrs looked admiringly
!" q" ,o"1 eayn Other rs Il to say, "We know whert
Il leader may be found" -, !