The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-10
"TOI AND JERRY"
The Peoples Party Leaders in Congress
The Lunches of a millionaire and
AgItator Contracted.
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1R. NJ. L." in The News and Courier
WASHINGTON, D. g., February. f.
Thomas f. Watson, of Georgia, the
recognized leader of the third or peo-
pies party in the house Of representa-
lives, is q thin, wiry little man, with
smooth face and an abundance Of
auburn hair. He appears to be sincere
in his belief that both the republican
and the democratic parties are beyond
redemption, and the only salvation of
the country, especially the farming
element, rests with leaders of the third
party. Mr.. Watson is an interesting
but not an impressive talker. His per-
sonal appearance is slightly against him
and unless he braces up wonderfully
during the remainder of his career in
congress he witt hardly become power
in that body. His first lieutenant and
daily companion is Jeremiah Simpson,
of Kansas, better known as ''Sockless
Simpson, The jokers of the house
refer to the two leaders of the third
party as "Tom and Jerry" Jerry's
constant theme, when talking for pub
lication or for the benefit of his collea-
CUES, is "the starving people in Kan
sas," and his great anxiety to assist
them in their suffering.
Several days ago I passed through
the senate restaurant IN search OF
senator. I observed Vice President
Morton taking his MONDAY luncheon.
He had ordered a cold pigs foot and
bottle of beer. He was apparently en-
loving bis meagre repast, which prob
ably cost him about twenty-five cents.
Mr.. Morton is said to be one Of the
richest men in public life at Washing
ton. Crossing ever to the house side
went into the house restaurant to take
luncheon. The dining room was pretty
we'll crowded, so | was given seat at
the table with the Honorable Jerry.
He was not content with the modest
luncheon, as were many OF his congress
sional associates around him, but be
was evidently taking in enough nour-
ishment to supply two or three starving
people from Kansas. First the waiter
brought him some French bread and
butter; then surloin steak, with
the rim of the plate garnished with
parsley and lemon. He next called for
q dish of French fried potatoes, and
followed that order with request for
some French drip coffee. This was
quite sumptuous meal compared with
the cheap lunch of the vice president,
and wondered how Jerry's starving
constituents in Kansas would have en-
loved being with him on that occa-
sion.
Mr.. Simpson is not very profound
reasener, but he is always ready to tell
YOU about the wondertul-but as yet
unexplained-plan the third party has
to propose to relieve the suffering peo-
ple of the land. When asked how he
proposed to solve the problem that
appears to be annoying both parties at
the present time, he simply said his
plan would be given to the public in
due season. He is already beginning
to talk about giving the boys chance
to 90 home and look after their political
fences. He 10 very much pleased with
congressional life, and he proposes to
come back to the house Of represen-
tatives if he can. He does not impress
one with being the equal of Mr.. WATSON
as faithful aud conscientious advocate
of the principles upon which the third
party is based.
Mr.. Watson takes great pride in de-
claring that the peoples party in the
house has scored great victory in
breaking away from the Livingston
wing of the alliance party. When the
first split occurred Messrs. Watson, Otis
aud Simpson we're the only members
to declare their independence of party
caucus. Since then they have recruited
Messrs. Glover, Davis and Baker, of
Kansas, and Halverson, of Minnesota.
He does not hesitate to denounce Mr.
Livingston and those who continue to
follow his leadership as traitors to the
Ocala platform. For" says he, "they
can not support that platform if they
permit themselves to be dictated to by
8 party caucus" He made an effort to
put them Oh record at the last meeting
he (Watson) attended, but the Living
ston mer declined to be led into the
trap set for them.