Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-29
HOW THE SENATORS GET ALONG
One of That Body Tells How the Places of
the Elected Employees Are Filled.

Ouo Vi huht nOuy How the Places a
the Elected Employees Are Filled.
Perhaps You imagine we are disconnected
while in executive session because we have
shut the employees out2'' remarked Senator
to STAR reporter yesterday evening.
The reporter admitted that the inference
would not be an unreasonable one.
I'VE have an amateur farce that cannot be
beaten" asserted the Senator. I'm fact I
should not be surprised il the Senate would
continue to exclude the cmployes-declare all
their places vscant-and thus save mpch
money. Everything works beautifully now.
except that Dolph has lost his lob through the
return Of Capt. Bassett to our confidence and
his statuesque dpties. For a time we had a
good deal OF trouble, for the republicans tried
10 NIL all the vacancies with members OF their
own party. Democrats insisted on a division
OF the spoils. and that was finally agreed upon.
"frst among the places to be filled was
Gilfry sine principal legislative clerk, Vest
proposed that we select some man who resem-
bled Mr.. Gifry, and there was a unanimous
demand for David T. Hill. Davis of minnesota
made some objection ana offered to place in
evidence some photographs Of himself ,taken
several years ago., but the sentiment in favor
of Hill was overwhelming. few of Giifry's
friends protested, but they were cried down
He was escorted to his seat by Hiscock and the
Vice President showed him how to hold pen.
For Clerk Mofrows place there was no COM
petition, Senator PETER winning, hands down.
because OF the remarkable resemblance he
bore to the nominal holder of the situation
Mitcheirs friends thought he would have a
good chance. but he was too stout and too
Jolly In his appearance. Defeated IN this mat
ter Oregon at once put IN claim fer Isaac
Bassetts vacant chair-and got it unani-
mously.
Then there was discussion as to who should
no taf a Ia Ia
did the most of it. We finally decided that AZ
| il WAS q good place for man who was desrou.
OF being heard by the Senate, We could not dc
better than appoint Call. That was one vacancy
which was not filed on the personal re-
| sembiance plan.
"Cuglom was an applicant for a job from the
! beginning lie said he did not what the
duties were SO long as he was permitted 10 ri
on the clerical throne. he insisted that mar
with a iull-grown presidential boom wa
! entitled to more than ordinary consideration
Several of us agreed with him, SO lie got Clerl
! shankland's place.
There was a great rush for Charley Reade
/ situation, but blackburn got IL easily. bat,
had a walkoyer for Capt. Merritts chair auC
! table and there WASH the slightest appearance,
of a contest when the Pacific coast demanded
| the appointment OF Allen to succeed AlonZ'
Stewart Nobody wanted to be - page. bu
there had TO be few. 1t was finally decided
To select four-two from each side OF tn
chamber. The lot fell upon Dubois, Carey
Kyle and Chiffon.
| Senator Sanders then called for the cleo
| ton of 4 chaplain. He said there was create
need for a chaplain in executive session than d
any other time. Leyity was unhampered an'
| primitive manners were common: in front o
these iaxities should be placed the restraining
influences of religion. his idea received in
mediate support. Sanders. George and Col
| quit were nominated. the Latter because Ia
| looked SO much like preacher. the others be
cause they did not. Kyle insisted on entering
\ the race and offered as a reason the tact tina
he really was preachers still His plea W.
of no avail. for while he undoubtedly mad a Ii
cense to preach (he offered TO go home anu sc
| it, he had rot The fine clerical appearance no
the unctuous tones of Colquitt. Colqutt Won
I'VE did not I'LL Jim Yoang's place; Secretar
| McCook Offered TO look after that. by tina
| tin the chamber was quiIe warm, for We ha
shut out the man who attends to the atmos
phcre. SO We appointed Sherman to Wal
around. look at the thermometers anu cool ia
| air II lew degrees.
| Everything has worked admirably. Onl
once has there been anything liEe troubie
Call was reading document at the top of al
voice, when Chandler yelled louder. 1t wa
| ali fixed up without JIoodshed, though"