Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-31
A Glimpse Of Some Of the Speechnakers.

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4 elimpse Of Some Of the Speechmakers.
4 glance at the Maine Legislature IN the
closing hours inevitably gave rise 10 the
thought that in no human probability its seg-
erai members and officials will again debate
and consider State matters IA Legislature
assembled. While some Of these law max
sr. have said very little and done much,
yes those who have taken the more active
part IN the forensic proceeding. naturally
attract more attention from the visitor.
In The senate Hon Joseph b. Peaks has
taken lealing part in debate. Slightly
above the medium height. With face and a
voice that bear marks Of i'll health he is not
sithstanding an indefatigabie work
er iucat and when occasion
demands an elnquen; speaker always
heard with cl1sc attention. He makes few
gestures occasionally emphasizing his re-
marks By holding mp bis right hand con
tanning between the thumb and foretiuger
hs glasses and bringing the hand vigorous
Is ioenwari. For special emphasis he
make a sweepng gesture 10 the side
SENATOR Scriers Of Cumberland, though
rot prohigatc of speech, made many peril
ncut remarks during the winter He "a de-
hbcrate in speech diguliied IN address, the
pp--e-sor Of pleasing voice, ilis words
have always carried weight He has no
particularly Characteristic gesture
senator Iler-ry is noticeable from every
part of the room when he has the floor
it, speaks in strong convincing manner
ami has Supreme gesture is " hen he brings
both hands up to his shoulders and cnphat-
pallN throws them to hs side
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n,c Maine senate \ strong. healthy mind
III strong healthy ply -i4u hi- thoughts
are vigorous nHl oppressed ter-ciy, clearly
Dobrl%riy HIS gestures are natural right
from the shoulder and with strong right
ara.
Senator Wave Is a finr speaker. ALWAYS
to The pn,nt but mlulg's ~ no prominent
gestures
Senator llrrrtk & good sense and faculty
for taking husinrSs commands attention
that h. not diverted 10y any ntanherisms.
senator lInlmau'- remarks are as soil As
In. rather porllf form ami liz speak, in a
vcry earnest manner that causes one to fcel
he sincere H. occasionally employs one
hand gestures and for special empiasi.
b,1pl4 rna knrr bringing tis boiy down
tn INCHES With sudden and decided move
ntrut
SENATOR Libby gives the impression of
having thoroughly considered every subject
ani It d Il correct impression With side
long forward movement he occasionally
brings h,s right hand 10 the table.
SENATOR Milan brings his hand 10 the table
and on toni With vriicnence when he wishes
To a.nl point lie accompanies his fluent
ar'erh with frequent gestures
Senator Spohorh speaks readily AMI ably
FROM a very erect and dignifed position.
ilis only gesture i not one, viz. resting the
tips of ms fingers on the desk
Senator Swanton4 first indication of debate
- hen he looks up from his desk he is always
busy. H. then removes his glasses and
rises 10 the situation. His attitudes are his
principal gestures, leaning slightly forward
(" arerntuate an lnterrogatory md standing
very erect At the proper point in his re-
marks. Tie never attempts oratury and is
nivass business ike
ur It'll Of krnnchcr talks business '
AMI he docs "a IA way Ia command respect
aud exert great iuiinvuce.
senator MaIict talks rapidly anl cuar-
gvtlrailt. He attacks forensic subject in
the same manner with which he has sue
ers@fully solved many business problems.
tropstooks senator's were both excellent
takers and were always listened to with
pleasure.
senator Thatcher has spoken often and
toc'1hly hut has never attempted oratory.
Ii> gestures were quick nervous move
ip.ut- Of the hands
senator WnsloF speaks readily and
furchl, acfenttpg his words rather than
g,suculating them.
senator neering leans forward when he
speaks and that is only when he has some
thing to say.
In the House there were many who spoke
hut tins body was remarkably free from
wonil-be orators.
Hon. flewellyn Powers was a conspic
unus figure. lie would instantly Gull the
kernel from the vorbiaEo chat of the prop
o-ltion and Announce 1t IN pleasantly
m~luistcd voice The massive air about
the man would have commanded attention
were Il not that his abilities are So eminent.
lie INDUCED IN few gestures lightly leaned.
while speaking. on his desk. where his right
hand rested. has LEFT hand towing with his
watch chain, The nod of his "ieonine'
head was the only gesture one noticed, and
when he had stated liJs position Oh CUES
tiou thosc on the other side felt that lev"
WAS really sorry he conlln'i vote with them
Hon y. = Brown, one OF the leaders,
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