The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-01

arm. and pushing his hand under the Senator'S
sleeve. said: who don't you pull your shirt
sleeve down so that your coat will set properiy.'
Mr. Morse was born Bavaria and has been
IN Congress- nearly eight years,
Jacob Romeis is a Bavariau by birth, and is
serving his second term in Congress. He has
been engaged in rairoading and shipping bust
ness ever since he was young man, and is the
gentleman who succeeded in defeating Frank
Hurd, the well-known advocate of free trade.
Dir. Romeis is quiet. sedate gentleman, and
has little 10 say, but is a warm friend OF the
German-American people
Herman Lehlback was born in Baden, and is
serving his second term in Congress He rep
resents New Jersey district.
Richard Guenther was born In Potsdam Prus-
STA, and came to this country in 1866. He has
been quite prominent in the debates in the past,
and became especially celebrated during the
discussion upon ths death OF Herr Richter sew
ersl years ago.
OF the Scandinavians there are three Two
of them come from Minnesota, and from
Wisconsin. Mr.. John Lind, who represents one
Of the Minnesota districts is a of some
what boyish appearance, but Is said to be very
committee.
Nelse P. Haugen. one of the Norwegians who
now represents Wisconsin district, is also
lawyer. and has been very little heard of in Con-
gress as yet
Knute Nelson, who is the only foreign-born
member OF Congress, not Scotchman, who
served in the army during the war on the Union
side, is an able debater, hard reader and
well posted man on national affairs Nelson
remain as long as he wanted to, it is said but
he thinks he has had enough, and wants to
turn to his practice in Minnesota, where he can
make more money than be can from his salary
here
General Patrick H. Collins is the best known
of the rish-Amercan members. have men
toned him before, and have space to go into
details upon his services.
William McAdoo, of New Jersey. has made
excellent member of the committee naval
affairs, and is good debater on the floor of the
az "a
American members.
Judge Wilson, of Minnesota was born in the
north of Ireland and is serving his first term in
Congress. He has an excellent reputation as
profound student of the law in Minnesota. and
made an excellent reputation on the single occa-
sion when he addressed the House this session.
Messrs. Wood burn, of Nevada, Logan of
Louisiana, and Davis, OF Massachusetts, are not
so well known.
Tim Campbell, commonly known as sour
Tim,n has been in politics since he was old
enough vote He is practical politiciao,
warm-hearted fellow, with retinue Of friends,
and always anxious to look after the interests
of his constituents He is principally promi-
mont from the fact that he never appears In any
other than white necktie.
Bonrke Cochran, of New York. came here with
wonderful reputation as speaker. He has a
powerful voice and a pleasing address, but up
TO the present time has only been heard in one
speech of any length 1t is expected of him that
bate during the tariff discussion.
j. H. Gallingsr, of New Hampshire, is a prac-
Llclng PHYSICIAN altnouRn during his younger
days he was a printer. lie has shown his
knowledge of the ART preservative on the COM
mittee investigating the Public Printing office.
He was born in OntarIa and is serving his sec
ond term
Isaac Stephenson. of Wisconsin, is one of the
wealthy of the House. He was born in
New Brunswick. but has lived nearly all his life
in Wisconsin snd Michigan. He has made a
fortune, and if he should retire tomorrow his
interest in the lumber business in Wisconsin
would keep him from want.
of Var ia lIxr "a
can. although born in Quebec. He was a gal
liant soldier, and makes an average member of
the House.
George West. of Ballston Spa, N Y, is the
real EnRlishman of the House. He came to
America as poor journeyman paper-maker.
To-day piece of paper with his name the
bottom would be accepted for million dollars
in any bank in New York He short, thick
set jolly son OF John Bull, without these traits
OF character which make many of his brethren
so obnoxious to Americans Mr. West is a self
made man.-bu he does not brag of bis accom-
plish ments, is generous and liberal. and enjoys
life as much as any of his colleagues
The foreign born members make excellent
set, and they will compare in brains and coed
looks with thirty natives taken from any section
Of the country. p. S. HEATH,