The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-18
CONGRESSIONAL SEANCE.
r1,E1.vs GOOD STORIES RETAILED
IN TIE HOUSE RESTAURANT.

o..,,ion Of John Misunderstanding
otnv j. Campbell to the Front-Col.
Esndy Awake.
From the Net1 York Sun.
WASHINGTON, April 13.-Hard fighting
IN the floor of the House produces good
s.or;ss The rougher the ground the better
ere cron. At the end of a vicious spat in
ar uonss some solemn statesman usually
soc,,res the floor and dulls the intellectual
o,p,osnhere with platitudes. This drives
+ha hight fellows into the restaurant or
'Isavvbers. The pie eater Of the west, the
80, c,nsumer of the east, the ''chitling"
mssticator of the gulf states, and the terra
v;n admirer OF the eastern shore, retail
,,,onv an amusing story while smacking
.Loir Inns over their beer, ice water, whisky
-. champagne There were great many
- these stories told in the restaurant during
tbs oklahoma debate.
One good story of good man always
brings out another of the same man.
"6Te of Col. Dick Wintersmith of Ken
t,ckv was retailed. 1t was said that not
Long ago he went to John Chamberlin's
hotel for breakfast. He INDUCED in beef
staalz and onions. The steak as succulent
and the onions were crisp and not greasy.
The colonel enjoyed the meal hugely. After
Swallowing an extra cup of coffee he called
FIR his check. 1t amounted to over 81.
He protested strenuously, saying that it
was an outrageous price. John Chamber
lin laughed at him and offered to 'chalk
bis hat" The colonel however, with true
Kentucky hauteur, refused the favor. He
psid the bill Not long afterward an &C
ouaintance entered. Turning to the colonel,
lie said:
"My appetite is a little off this morning.
hardly know what to order for break
fast"
The colonel advised him to try beefsteak
and onions.
There is nothing more palatable," his
friend responded, land nothing that would
satisfy my appetite SO well, but l have to
attend several receptions this afternoon, and
| am afraid that the onions will faint my
breath"
THAT needn't trouble you,n the colonel
replied. sit down and order your steak
and onions. When you get the check for it.
it will take your breath away"
Another story told of Col. Wintersmith
is well worth repeating. When the colonel
first came to Washington, many years ago,
he strolled up to the capitol. While wan
dering through the corridors he accidently
stumbled into the public gallery of the
United States Senate. The galleries were
packed. Charles Sumner was making a
speech. Everybody listened with breath
less interest. When Mr.. Sumner closed,
Garrett Davis arose. Mr.. Davis enjoyed
the nickname Of Garrulous Davis. AS he
began to speak there was a rush from the
galleries. Col. Wiutersmith was astounded.
He recognized MIR. Davis and became in
dignant Drawing brace of revolvers, he
said:
xav,f1a .x-sn a11 1voz.
seats. The senator from kentucky is talk
Ing, and you must hear him.
Every man resumed his seat instantly.
4 Among the number was an old Jerseyman,
who was wedged in front seat between
two negroes Garrett Davis talked for
three hours The Jerseyman drew many a
long breath, but never swerved. When the
speech was ended he walked up to Col
| Nintersmith and, with some emotion, said !:
Did | understand you that it was the
senator from Kentucky who was addressing
u.s."
Eyes, sir" responded the Kentucky
colonel; "he was Senator Davis from Ken
lucky. Have you any fault to find with his
speechT
"N-n-no,n the Jerseyman stammered,
"but want to ask one favor of you. The
next time you catch me in this gallery when
the senator from Kentucky arises to speak,
please don't warn me, but shoot-shootright
otf-thee quicker the better"
A good story was told of Col. Moses P.
Handy, the well-known president of the
Clover Club in Philadelphia. This club
amuses itself by inviting the most noted
men in the country to its banquets, and by
toasting them and by chatting them when
they reply to the toast. At one banquet,
at the end of speech, Col. Handy said:
ut now gives me much pleasure to call
upon the Nestor of the press of our city to
respond to toast"
Philadelphia editor, Ex-Gov. Bum of
Idaho, genteel newspaper man, arose with
mock dignity and acknowledged the COM
pliment. Quick as a flash Handy responded
Il said Nestor of the press-not jester"
Bum was foored and his temper was not
improved when DR.. Bedloe shouted: "A
hot cross bun."
A good story of Congressman Harriso n
Kelley of Kansas came next. In the repub-
lican caucus of the House last December,
when the candidates for the offices were
placed in nomination, there was a bitter
discussion over the question of retaining
Rev. William II. Milburn, the blind chap
4 lain
An attempt was made to arouse the SYM
A pathies of the republicans over the loss of
failed. Enough republicans, however,
holted the caucus to keep him in office.
While the matter was under discussion Mr..
Kelley made an eloquent speech, in which
he said: 81 know that he is blind. It is a
great misfortune, but not his only one. He
is democrat. If his prayers are effica-
clous don't wanS them, and if they are not
ethcacious l have no use for them"
Asher G. Caruth of Kentucky next de-
scribed a laughahle scene. He located it iu
the Texas legislature, but possibly it oc-
CURED in Kentucky. A valued member
Fad died and the House was paying tribute
70 his memory. In an affecting speech g
colleague, in referring to the deceased, said
he left front room VI fortunately
vacant at the house of Widow Jones on the
NIL, whar it is fittin' TO remark that the
members of this yer legislator are boarded
at the price of 81 a week, washin' not in
cudedn
At this tall member from Tom Green
county shouted: ''P'int of order, Mr.
Speakerw
The gentleman will state his pint" the
Speaker replied.
Are it in order" said the member, "for
d man IN a speech on to dead man to ring il
ooardln' house kept by his aunt and fur
.lshed by hisselfg'
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