Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-21
A FRECkLED REPORTER
Row lie Bearded David Davis and zoe
the Judge Aback,

the Judge Aback.
When Judge David Davis resirno,
rom the United States supreme bcnc!
W become q senator he took a positio,
o. street independence in relation to tn,
two political parties. saws a Washing
Ton letter in the New York Tribune
- WAS an almost impossible position
!or any man to occupy but his lon.
judicial training and the habits of tn,
bench made Judge Davis above ordi
nary criticism. He was so dignitied
SO upright. and SO careful that hi
votes. first with one party and ther
Win 1he other, We're as much respected
a. were his decisions on the bench
laity spirit ran high in the senate,
ana as the power of the two partie.
was evenly divided the judge often
held the controlling vote. For thi,
reason he was Il constant subject OF
ATTENTION upon the part of the news,
papers
just before the senate met in it!
second session after his election the
Judge arrived in Washington and TOOK
up his quarters ut the National hotel
as usual. While there he received
one morning the card of newspaper
reporter representing some Phiadel.
phla paper. The Judge sent down the
usiial message that he could come up.
The Judge was alone. He said after
ward there came into the room Young
lelloW about 16 years of age. His
brown hair was cropped short all over
his head. His face. which was still
covered with the down of youth, was as
preckled as Il partridge egg. The
light of youth and energy flashed from
his dancing blue eyes. There was nc
trace of shrinking modesty about this
caller. He advanced without a WORD
;of introduction to the Judge and seizei
him by the hand as he said:
Glad to see you, judge. How arc
you to-dayo When did you get in?"
The great judge looked blandly al
his youthful caller and said: "Youne
man, who are you?"
''Oh, never mind who I am sale
the reporter. You got my card al
| right, | dare say. You know tn,
Phlladelphia paper that l represent
| just called to ask you Il few ques
tons"
But, young man. said th'
! Judge.
ooh" said the reporter, 'it i
nothing. | just wanted to ask 70,
which side of the fence you were goin:
to be on this year or whetheryou wer,
still going to stay on the top rail"
The elephantine judge looked at thi
downy slip of youth with maiesti
benevolence as he said slowly firml,
and kindly: Fair young sir, | won
say you are impertinent or impudent
because l do not wish to injure tn
feelings of so well-meaning youth
but | wish simply to say to you that
is not my habit to talk to people d.
not know about my plans or politica
aspirations
Now don't apologize, said tn
reporter. II know your position is a
embarrassing one up there on that to-
rail- not knowing which way to flop
Don't say another word about it.
wouldn't think of pressing you on il
| am awfuliy sorry l mentioned it, be
cause l can see it has caused you posi-
tive embarrassment.
Here the freckled youth rose wit
great composure, ducked his sand
papered head, and before the judg
actually knew what he was doing h
had him by the hand shaking him
farewell, as he said: "Hope to HAY
the pleasure of seeing you again soor
Judge" and went out.