Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-04-09
HOW SENATORS DRESS.
Garb of the Chief Members of the
Upper House of Congress.

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Garb of the Chief Members of the
Upper House of Congress.
Senator Edmunds dresses in exact
counterpart of his character-severe and
uncompromising. While his garments
are of excellent material, they are in
variably put together upon the same
style and cut-his "sprucing-up" being
wholly confined to the rare period when
he dons new suit. His clothes seem to
reflect his demand for reasons" and
'spapers," as we'll as to signify his ap-
probation of thorough senatorial dignity.
Senator Aldrich, Rhode Island, is
something more than good looking, in
deed, he is what would be called a hand
some man. His dress COMFORTS with his
address, which is ever courteous and con-
siderate. Senator Allison, of Iowa,
dresses with great care and circumspec-
ton, presenting the appearance of
eminent responsibility and intelligence.
His clothes fit him to perfection, and he
gravitates to broad expanse of inn
maculate linen. There is nothing dandi-
fed about Mr.. Allison, but his neatly
trimmed hair and beard, rosy complexion
and faultless attire, are in full sympathy
with his personal and official demeanor
-unexceptionable in all respects.
Senator Beck, of Kentucky, is habited
in good clothes, not of fashionable cut,
but made for strong and industrious SER
vice. This is reflex OF his character.
Senator Joe Brown, OF Georgia, dresses
in the old-time fashion, loose and easy,
and Though very wealthy, does not ex-
pend his substance in vanities. This |
evidences his economic turn of mind and |
habit. Senator Don Cameron dresses
with extreme care, but in compromise |
of fashion. His tailor's bills give him no
concern, for he is willing and able to
meet them. He is an exceedingly Iowa
BILE man, and his dress is fair index to
his nature. Senator Cockrell's garments
are plain, although of good material.
He always wears a SLOUGH hat, and thinks
more of his official labors and home fire.
side than of appearances. Black broad
cloth is his invariable rule, and one
may read the hard working senator in
his dress.
Senator Conger, of Michigan, stands
by the conventional black cloth swallow
tail coat of ancient cut, with fob chain
dangling below his vest He cares but
little for personal adornment, and is plain
n all essentials. There is a business air
about his garments which signify that he
s ready for emergencies and willing to
enter the lists of debate upon slight pro-
7ocation. Senators Dawes and Hoar, of .
massachusetts,, dress quite plainly, but
her clothes are substantial in material, {.
IS the Beacon Hill aristocracy would
naturally expect of their senatorial re-
'resentatives. Senators Randall, Glib
on, of Louisiana, and Butler, of South
carolina, are cut off the same cloth in
he way of expensive material. They are
Ike their garments-both neat and we'll
oised men in all essentials. s
Senator Hale dresses nattily and in fair =
lshlon. He is natty of habit and speech, y
nd his pose and diction compare with his
UPWARD habiliments. His colleague, Mr..
rye, is just shade less in empressement,
nd his clothes and action, collectively
3onsldered, are in perfect accord. John a
herman's attire and the hang and cut of 4
Dat, vest and pants have John Sherman
rltten all over them-fair by neat and M
'asonably good, but demonstrating that an
lrlft, in all essentials, has been consid
ed. His clothes jibe perfectly with the liz
'olness OF his nature and practices, per- MI
NAL and official. Senator Voorhees,
ablllments are of the composite order. at
fashionably and at others -
alnly constructed. When prepossessed ID
mind he wears his clothes carelesslv n
Id with indifference; when free from u
re and anxiety he is invariably care
lily attired. This is his nature. He -,
rrenders all else when duty impels, but Gl
hen comparatively at leisure he recog-
zes his obligations to dress and address.
Senator salisbury, of Delaware. is a =,
ic OF the old school. As he repels all NJ
1ovatlons upon the ancient landmarks ="
so he abhors every intrn-
n upon the long-tailed frock coat of q
If century ago. Senator Malone is
senlous in dress as he is in character.
always wears frock coat tightly but
leo at his narrow waist, and opened at II
top, surmounted by high-crowned
hat, presenting wild appearance.
1ator Vest, of Missouri, exhibits no VIII
te IN cut or character of garments, and
rs little attention to personal adorn-
MT: His clothes signify his attributes r
Willingness to engage anybody in de-
e regardless OF consequences. His at
may be summed up like himself
On smarter than he looks. Senator
ais, OF Kansas, wears clothes of nat Mr..
tint, usually dark gray mixed cassi- min
res, but cut in the extreme of fashion. G Gs;
understands thoroughly the effect OF Mr.. Mr.
1oing shades and correct postures as Rob
| in debate az in dress $500 Plat
in offao+s - "a cohIlolS- othe
pasG master IN lnvective PERI
pointed colloquy, correct in the use and
1anguage, be it friendly or be it un-
l. his apparel is in perfect. keeping BOZ
himself. His colleague, Senator
MD, dresses in the happy medium of 80
ness suits. He is business persona n
,, and this trait is reflected in his an. ID
j.. Looking all over the Senate. it w
t be said that as whole, it is a WELL
SEQ body, with no dudish fancies or -
y concelts, albeit some few of the 81