The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-12
SENATOR HILLS HIGH HAT.
1t May Be Replaced With New One
at Senator Murphy's Expense.

dL 06udLOT Expense
Addison B. Atkins in Brooklyn Eagle.
Senator David b. Hill is not in any sense
of the word a dressy man; indeed he is
almost shabby in his attire but as neat as
a pin, and more careful than most men
about the whiteness- of his linen and the
correctItying of his narrow, black cravat.
But for the senator's high silk hat no ex-
cuse or apology can be offered. 1t is of the
vintage of 1861, and very much the worse
for wear; indeed, the senator himself ac-
knowledges that it has seen its best days
and ought to be replaced.
To Senator Murphy, who is one of the
most particular men in the Senate about
his attire, and who prides himself on
having everything up to date, Senator
Hills high hat has been constant source
of irritation. He has frequently advised
him to purchase new tile, and has on
more than one occasion offered TO pay for
one if the senator would wear it. To
these offers from his friend Murphy Sena-
tor Hill has always turned a deaf ear,
and, therefore you may Judge of the sur
prise of the junior senator from New
York the other day when Senator Hill
said:
ED, will give you chance to buy me
a new hat"
Howe" said Senator Murphy, beaming
with delight.
Il will bet you a new high hat that my
friends beat your friends in the primaries
in Wayne county," said Hill.
Done" said Murphy, and the bet
went.
1t seems that in Wayne county, in what
are known as the canal districts, upon
which Senator Murphy has an iron grip,
they are troubled with a superiority of
Hill men. The Hill-Murphy contingent is
so strong that there is practically no OPP
position, and lacking an enemy to fight
they fight among themselves. This year
Senator Murphy determined to put stop
to the squabble and throw in his entire
strength with one of the factions. This
he did by turning down several of those
who belonged to the opposite side. The
latter then came to Senator Hill and
said
Look here, senator, we are all for
you. Why has Senator Murphy treated
us this way9 The factions he sided with
are only waiting for chance to go in
with the Cleveland men and beat you"
Senator Hill heard them out and then
said quietly: But Senator Murphy thinks
his people will be able to turn over the
delegates, and that you are the ones who
are waiting to join the Clevelandites."
ooh, no." said the leader of the dele
cation, he cannot win and we will show
YOU
A few days ago the primaries were held
The evening OF the day OF the fight Sena-
tor Hill received a dispatch from the
leader of his side announcing that he had
won the primary.
'Ha! hap said Hill, showing the dis
patch to Murphy, 81 think will take that
hat from you now"
The next morning Senator Murphy re-
4 t.l, In Il Of he,
other side, saying that he had won. This
he took into the Senate cloak room and
showed it to Senator Hill, who was seated
there surrounded by several southern
senators. Hill read the dispatch and then,
turning to his associates, said:
Now, gentlemen, what do you think
of this2 Here is my colleague,
Senator Murphy, trying to cheat me out
of a high hat that is fairly won from
him"
Then he explained the situation, and
concluded by saying: Last night l re-
ceived a dispatch from my man saying
that he had won the primary. l showed
it to Senator Murphy and he wires at once
to his man telling him to get up contest
ing delegation. leave il to you if this is
not unfair"
Senator Murphy at first seemed sur
prised and then laughed outright. Gen
tlemen," he SAID, senator mn, now
firmly believe, put this entire job up on
me. He knew my side had won and he
posted his man to send him that dispatch
so that there might be ground for a pro-
test. But il won't work
Senator Hill in relating the incident to
me said: ITO tell the truth, l believe
Murphy's people wont, but as have
determined TO get rid Of that hat Of mine
| am willing to compromise. Murphy
can have the delegates and I'll take the
hat"