The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-27
SUNSET cox,s SUCCESSOR.
Congressman Tim Campbell, Who Is Apt to
Get Fat Once I'm q Great City.

Congressman Tim Campbell, Who Is Apt to
Get n Fat ONCE In a Great City.
New York Correspondence Philadelphia Press.
Congressman Tim Campbell is radiant speci-
men of the New York politician. His local fame
bids fair to become national Ithas always been
my opinion that the most roveable, distinct and
unique characteristic Of this eminent statesman
was his righteousness.
Il amt no Washington" Mr. Campbell re-
marked to me once, shut you kin betcherlife I'm
winner
And he is. He rattles about loosely in S. S.
COX s chair, but he manages to keep his head
above the level and make noise enough to attract
attention. One of his few passions is white
lawn necktie. 1t is Of the kind that gentlemen
wear with evening dress the world over Mr
Campbell wears one all day long. In the dead of
winter he will walk among bliZZards torpadoes
and hurricanes with his coat carefully laid open
in front so as to exhibit his white tie to the full
est advantage If he catches you looking ut this
mobile features take on look of vast, beam
ing and exultant qualification. and there is no
surer road to his heart than through the medium
OF the dainty white tie In manner he is genial
and perpetually cheerful
Once was coming up town from Rcckaway in
private car with some other guests of the presi-
ingly drunken man reeled into tbs car and sunk
unanimously into seat near some ladies' He
leered at them heavily for moment and then said
thlckly, but with a fond smile: 'Ah, there, girlsl
Been having lark! Hooray. I'm wild YER"
MT Campbell was in the car. He motioned an
advancing brakeman of evident pugiistc pur-
pose to go back, and dropped into seat beside
the drnnkard turning upon him face melting
with look OF human kindness and love. Seren-
lty, peace, frlendlinesS and brotherly affection
fairly exuded from the Congressman's counter
ance, as he said in confidential whisper
Lets go into the other car
'Ehs" said the drunkard.
The other cars the place for u.s." said Mr..
hall NIT Sin tDA~f k~.xv
it out" he added cautiously, but come in with
me on the dead quiet If the others get onto us
the racketll be spoiled"
I'm on" said the heavyweight, with drunk
EN- wink that was intended to be exceedingly
knowing, crafty and adroit. I'm on, lead tn
way"
Thereupon Mr. Campbell made a great feint
of glancing cautiously around and then tip toe6
like stage villain out of the car, followed eau,
tiously and silently. if somewhat unsteadily, by
Mr.. Campbell returned alone. The train hands
had his late companion in the rear car.
Thus it will be seen that the tact and clever
ness of the politician averted what would doubt
less have been ugly fight in the car and the
ladies were accordingly grateful.
Congressman Campbellis of the suave ard af
fable type of New York politicians, and he also
runs to earnostness Apparently he is all sin
certify In his career of statecraft and looks hurt
whom he is alluded to a burlesque. His temper
Is as sunny as his manner When I meet him
again he will refer to this little screed in the
Press with grin. That's why have the cour-
age to relate another little incident about him.
1t was speech just after he had been elected
to Congress. He was in a complacent and con
tented vein and he stood with one hand in his
pocket while with the other he waved q cigar
The conclusion of his speech was:
An now. gentrmin, 1 go to Washington to
expound tn National CONSTRUCTION after havin'
spent several years in interpertn the State Con-
sttootion at ALBANY Which aAdee AFR Camn-
bell, with glow of gentle self satisfaction, II
done very clever