The Washington critic., 1886-05-11
CRITIC
WASHINGTON, MAY Ii, 1886.
TOPICS OF THE DAY.

ing anecdote Is connected with the old
mans history General Grant, in his
Memoirs, tells of visit TO his boyhood
home, clad in the West Point uniform,
and looking pert and dudificd, and
carrying the hearts OF Bethel girls by
storm. At this period Harrison was q
boy, and engaged in the livery busi-
ness as stableboy. Seeing the cadets
delight In making display, and desir-
GUS Of lowering him q notch or two,
young Harrison prepared calico suit,
cut after the style of the cadets dandy
gray uniform, In which he paradcd the
streets, mocking Ulysses, much to his
disgust and chagrin.'"
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Visitors at the Capitol, says Towlc In
the Boston 7rareller, have frequently
seen an old white.haired man, always
dressed in black In the finest broad
cloth, who generally stands in the hall
leading to the main entrance Of the
House of Representatives. lie is one
Of the most familiar figures in Wash
ington. For over quarter of cen.
fury he has been here influencing
legislation" Unlike the majority of
the lobby, he will not enter into every
and any scheme that comes along.
He has the interests of one great cor.
poration to look after, and he does his
work faithfully and we'll. He is paid
handsomely for his services, and he
amply earns every cent that he receives.
This man is the recognized agent of
the Union Pacific Railroad. The day
of bribe.taking and bribe.giving passed
away long ago, but there still remain
number of ways in which member
of Congress can send out few dollars
and bring many more back with them
without running much risk One of
the busiest spots in the entire Capitol
is where the telegraph office is situated,
which connects directly with Wall
street. This is the place where the
railroad man makes his headquarters.
Frequently telegraph messenger
rushes up to him and hands him dis.
patch. The old man receipts for it
and then calmly opens it. A moment
later, perhaps, he goes to the main
door. and in short time he has num-
Der Of the members of the House about
him. The telegram contains news
from headquarters on Wall street.
Members rush to the telegraph office
and nefvously send orders to their
brokers. 1t is said that no member has
yet followed the old mans advice and
been caught on the wrong side of the
market. The information which he
gives out comes straight from head
quarters, and from what has been OBJ
served so far this session, not few
representatives have taken advantage
of it. Naturally enough those men,
bers who have benefited by this in
formation feel grateful for the favors
done them. OF course it could not be
even limited that any of them would
ever repay the old man in their repre-
sentative capacity, but the obligation
is probably there all the same. 1t is
said that there are several members
who have made great deal of money
this session out Of the stock market,
but whether this is or is not true, the
fact remains that there has been more
dealing in the Capitol this season than
for many years in the past.
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Says the Lafayette, Ind, Times:
Few of Senator Voorhees, constituents
realize the immense labor he performs
in their behalf. His capacity for per-
sistent, never ending labor Is something
remarkable. Talk about Manning and
Garland overworking themselves as
they did! Senator Voorhees, can dis
count both of them--and retain health.
He can work sixteen hours day dur
ing the twelve months of the year. He
sits up more hours than any man in
Congress. His health is always per-
feet. He can fall TO sleep at the tap Of
drum and spring up at q note of a
bugle. What would kill the most of
men fattens him like q Kentucky
yearling in blue grass. He burns the
midnight oil while other men sleep,
and he is up and hustling while still they
sleep. A physical system that dehes
fatigue and an almost fanatical fidelity
to purpose are the secrets of Senator
Voorhees, remarkable success. lie is
devoted to his family and friends. If
he has any enemies / never heard of
them.
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Says Buffalo special to the Phila.
delphia Neacs: Police Judge King
who has just got home from Washing
ton, was seen to-day. He is unlike al
Buffalo men who come here from Wash
ington, for he says that the President
did not even mention marriage to him
'Do you think he is in good health?"ht
was asked. "IIe looks better than OF
his last visit to Buffalo," was the re
ply. "He walks out around the Monu
mcnt and drives nearly every day will
Dan Lamont behind his span Of sea
browns. But one day l gave him {
spurt," he added with chuckle "My
brother-in-law has little roam horse
me out one afternoon. The President
team came flying down the roat
and swept past us. My brother
with the tip of his whip. TIL,
surely he was going to rur
away, but he kept his pace and wen
right past the seal browns and showed
them his heels all the way home" In
the Buffalo colony at Washington
more is known about the wedding
than appears to be known at the Presi
dents house. 1t has been said that Mis-
Folsom is q member of the First Presby
terian Church, but this is not So She
never was inside the church more thar
twice. Then the story about the Nortl
Church membership is disputed Mis-
Folsom went to Sunday,school there
but never joined the church. ]
was there that she became acquainted
with Rev. Mr.. Townsend, the per
son to whom she was ono
engaged. So far as can be learned to
day no further letters have been re
ceived from Miss Folsom. Her mothe
has written to lady friend, but moth
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