The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-19
LIVE WARRINGTON ToP1cS
ThInEs or Interest In and Outside OF the
Halls OF Congress.

Quaintances OF Secretary Blaine who have had
occasion TO soc and talk with him lately have
been puzzled to account for n change OF sons
kind in his personal appearance. They have
nil noticed IL. but very' few have been able to
account for IT, 1t is change OF recent date,
and his friends after leaving him speak of 1t
without ar living at any satisfactory explana-
ton in their own minds. on the day tho fu-
neral ceremonies OF tho late Senator Beck oc-
Cured in the Senate chamber u dozen persons
commented upon the fact that some change
had taken place in Mr.. Blaino's personal appear
ance. The Secretary sat down In front with the
President. where everybody could SEQ him, and
was consequently tho subject ola critical exam
ination. Some of those who saw him advanced
the opinion that his changed appearance was
due to the fact that he was dressed in deep
mourning: others that he had lost much flesh
lately, while some thought 1t was due to the
fact that ho seems to have recently regained
some Of his old-time heathful color None of
these Euesses Is the right one. The true eN-
PLANTATION is that MIR. Blaine has at last become
a member OF the great army OF men who are
attempting to conceal the fact that they are
rapidly becoming bald. Within tho last few
years Mr. Blaine lhas lost nearly all the hair
from the top OF his head, and has adopted the
popular ruse for attempting TO conceal his
loss by, parting his hair lust above his
ear and dragging the few long strands
them so AS TO make each hair do as much
service as possible. This mode of dressing the
hair. which always fails to ACCOMPLISH It's Oh
Blaines head. From front view tho change
is not so marked as from the side but
different from the James q. Blaine with whom
the public was 80 famuia ten, years ago. The
5s heath this s srng and that he IS
not devoting as much attention rs usual to the
routine dulies Of his Office. lilo will probably
leave the city early In June lor asummer rest
at the seashore
Congressman whitthorne OF Tennessee. who
n few weeks ago was so Ill that his physicians
and friends gave up all hope of his recovery. is
again in Washington and is daily seen about
the halls Of the House Iie is literally n ghost
OF his former SELF and is probably as nenr dead
gaze ut him in perfect wondel ment as he walks
about. and can hardly believe their senses
Rsy M n% WBo %nd Now bat small
skeleton. He is 80 thin that when he walks his
legs seem TO bend beneath him and appear in
white hair and chin beard intensity the skele
ton effect OF lis form and his clothing appears
Notwithstanding his emaciated condition, Mr..
Whtthorne is hopeful and cheerful. lie chats
pleasantly with his friends. and they tell MIN
always think So but they b are glaII
driven death from his door. The doctors say
that Mr.. Whitthornes cure is really perma-
nent one, and that il is possible. and even prob
able that he will yot be seen engaged In active
work and participating in the debates OF the
House. Ten years ago Mr.. Whitthorne was a
power on the Democratic side OF the House;
He was Chairman OF the Committee on Naval
Affairs and led the memorable fight against
the corruption OF Seeereiddry hobes9n a Iwfe
staring him in the face. He was elected Soma
tor for short term after he had once been
he returned to his old place in the House. His
friends say that 1t would not be at all surpris
ing i he entered the campaign next fall as a
candidate for Congress.
Senator Stanford. although the breeder OF
some OF the most famous trottng horses In
the world and the owner Of large number of
them has rarely in recent years attended a
horse race. Years ago. before the death OF his
son cast shadow over his life. he gave his
personal attention. as lar as possible; TO his
track when a trial of speed took place. For
several years past he has allowed others to de-
rive al the and profit r3m the speed
ever, the, Senator broke through his recent
ha DIT and went out to the JENNINGS track to
one or two Senators out with him In his car
riage. and his presence prevented what might |
ing. The Senator'S horse, in the two heats. |
seemed to make rather SLOW time. and the
the driver. senator Stanford. whose
presence had not been noted, had ID, kept an sye
the complai nts he Immediately sent for the |
driver. In the presence Of the whole crowd he |
that the horse must win the race if possible. |
The driver, who was an old employee Of the |
the first deciding heat the horse would make
the fastest speed. but lie did not regard 1t wise
to force the pace in the preliminary heats. The
talk between the Senator and the driver, and
were convinced that they both meant business
when the horse won the three deciding heats
with great ease Senator Stanford says he |
never bet q dollar on horse race and never
Intends to. He Is confident that Suisn will 10
o world beater.
Senator Wolcott of Colorado who was mar
rIed on Wednesday In Buffalo TO tho widow Of
The late Lyman X. Bass. is the best looking
the United States Senate The only man who
IS Senator Aldrich of Rhodo Island and his only
an OF Michigan. Mr.. Wolcott would lead all
MS colleagues in the matter Of youth We're 1t
Virginia is his Junior by fifteen days Ir.
Nolcott was born on March 2G. 1915, and Mr.,
ienna on April ~ OF that year; The next
colleague. Mr. Faulkner. who was born
IN Sept. y. lS4l One Of the Sona-
T A fs was s b boFn ai and Seaa0f
'pooner OF Wisconsin In ls43. These are tho
)nIy really young men in the Senate. MIR. VOL
ott was born in Long Meadow. Mass. His
,arelts now live in Springfield, In that State.
The Senator was educated Mt Yale graduated
It the Harvard Law school, and has since
ived In Denver. He was regarded by his col
eagues in the Senate as confirmed bachelor.
nd none OF them knew oil his approaching
marriage until they saw the announcement in
he newspapers. Lyman X. Bass lived in Den
'er during inc last years OF his lite, and was
or time q law partner of Mr. Wolcott. Since
lis death Senator v olcOtt has been the guard
an OF his son. Lyman Mctca 10 Bass, II
Dung man now preparing for college
ar In Washington. and has been prominent in
ne social Lie OF the capital since he was
lected to the Senate. Although an eloquent
peaker he has never yet addressed the son.
TO. hut says that when he has served his APP
he will take part in the debates.
Ia is great WORKER, however. and pays close
ttention to his duties In tho committee. keep
nE a sharp eye out Tor tho want, OF his con-
Nj. WOlcOtt bears Tho proud dis
melton Of being the only man on tho Republi-
an side Of the senate who served rs private
n the war. He Joined u company Of the ljUth
iegiment of Ohio Volunteers IN lSt4 when
My IL years OF age. and saw some service
Sergeant at Arms Canaday Of tho Senate
iii resign his place this week and leave the
eryiCe Of the Senate on July l. tanaday has
cen kept In Office Tor seyera! years by tho in
N SIarman and William Mn ,