Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-06-21

Taking the whole delegation through there
is no state in the Union better represented In
the House than Texas. They are all men Of
more than average ability and some of then
rank much higher. But 1t is the silent delega.
ton of the House. Even Mills, as leader of the
democratic side. does not put the government,
to much expense printing his name in the
Record. He never talks unless he has some.
thing to say and never consumes time speaking
on unimportant matters. The voice Of the i'm.
mortal Martin is seldom heard. Mr.. Martins
originality and uncouth ways made him tar
get for many practical jokes and the subject o.
many stories, not always true. But he is now
silent and has ceased to be talked about. Tho
verdict of those who know him is that there Is
good deal in Martin.
SIMPLE SPEECH.
"Buck" Kilgore las one short speech an
speaks oftener than any of his colleagues. His
speech is always effective if not eloquent. 1t
generally runs thus: Mr. Speaker. think
shall have to object / object. Mr.. y peaker. u
His delivery is always good, though he does
not use gestures much and makes no attempt
at flights Of eloquence. The force of his
speech consists in what he says. His manner
is modest, and an amiable smile usually plays
about his face while talking. He never uses
manuscript or notes, but speaks freely, with
perfect self-confdence and in a musical voice.
His language is similar to that Of Holman's.
but the delivery different. Sometimes he cuts
his speech down to two words. saying merely
Il object" without any unnecessary profuse-
ness.
OTHER TEXANS.
Mr.. Savers has taken the place OF Mr.. Ran
dali in the House as an intelligent economist
and authority OH appropriations. In this posi-
ton he speaks oftener than he would other
wise, but yet he does not "appcal to the
RECORD" often and seldom says anything except
concerning fiscal affairs. He il now probably
the best informed man on the democratic side
OF the House on matters of appropriations and
he uses his information as Randall did-for
businessmen buncombe.
Grain used to talk quite often. but Of late his
name seldom gets into the Record, except on
roll call. He was one of the most promising
young orators of the House in the last Congress.
but as he natures he drops into that custom OF
silence habitual with the members from his state
Abbott seldom has word to say, and Moore
has spoken oftener since he has had to. as a
member of the elections committee. defend his
colleagues whose seats have been contested
than in all the rest of his time in Congress.
HE sPEAKs THROUGH OTHERS.
The silent sage of the House is Culberson oil
Texas. He almost never says q word on the
floor, and but for the roll calls there would be
no record of his presence. He is large man
OF being lazy. His favorite attitude is that OF
thoughtful repose. He sits squarely behind his
desk. with both arms folded and resting upon
it. his shoulders bent forward and head down
that he looks Mt the House through his
shaggy eyebrows. His attitude is stolid and he
appears immoyable. But he IS one of the most
alert men in the House; he has the reputation
of being one Of the two best lawyers in the
House. L. B. Taylor being the other, and
though he does not speak the Record is full OF
his wisdom and often is frightened by his wit.
Most any man in the House is glad to sit by
him, as he might be glad to have well-stocked
library to draw from. Culberson is q mine
from which Others dig gems. Saying nothing
himself he tells this member or that member
some good thing to say and the recipient of his
suggestion gets the credit for the wit or wisdom
dropped from the lips of the sphinx. The Record
is full of tlie sayings Of the man who never
speaks. Sitting in silence he speaks with
dozen tongues