The Washington times., 1894-12-27
CLOAK ROOM AND GALLERY.

Representative Bowers, OF California, does
not think much Of the pending financial
measure. He thinks national banks are good
enough for him. and like all Californians,
doesn't see what all this talk Of gold is about
anyway There's plenty OF 1t on the Pacific
coast, as there is of almost everything.
at is the practice OF physicians to try their
remedies on dogs and rabbits" said he. "Let
our financial doctors follow that example, and
try their bill on dog first. before they try it
on the government. Why, had occasion to
present S20-bill of failed national bank
somewhere the other day. The bank where
offered II gave me change in a minute.
"How is it that you cash bills OF failed
banksY said.
"'Oh, said the bank clerk, the bills are
good, even If the bank has failed. We will
give you dollar for dollar for them.
Visitors at the Senate need not be surprised
at almost anything in the way of oratory now.
A new feature has been added to the Sena-
torial bathroom in the way OF an expert in
electrical baths. Several of the Senators have
been taking electrical treatment in this way
and have experienced great benefit The re-
suit is that they are able to take electric baths
at the Capitol now, SO 1t may be expected that
they will "electrify" the galleries with great
frequency when the session opens again.
A large number OF retiring statesmen are
brushing up their knowledge of Indian af-
fairs now. The Office OF Assistant Comms-
missioner of Indian Affairs is TO he vacant
shortly. and, though the place pays but little
more than half what the members of the
House get there are plenty of them keen
enough 10 get il. 1t would be quite surpris-
ing if the full list OF candidates for the various
offices now vacant could be published. 10 see
how many members. although they have pro-
fessed better Things. have n hankerIng or any
sort OF place that pays even half what their
present Job is worth.
There was a good deal of amusement on
one of the street cars the other night when
Senator Stewart started in TO cross question
ex-Secretary ElkIns about his prospective
course when he gets into the Senate.
''Wbat are You going to do aoout silver?"
said Senator stewart plumply.
oh said Mr. Elkins, soolhingly. II have
always been fr end OF slver. you know.
''les, that's what they all say sad SEN
ator Stewa.t with good deal o. vigor. "bnt
that doesn't count. / want TO know ow you
are going TO vote on the Tree coinage ques-
tion?"
Just then Mr. Elkins discovered that he had
reached the point at which he wanted TO get
of the car.
Senator Stewards question is still unan-
swerei
"That's the funniest deal ever heard in
politics" said one o! tine Treasury Officials -
as TO tie successor to Representative Bland. )"
whats thar? was asked.
why TO think of Bland 5 district being re-
presented by an anti-slver man. It's too
funny
There's just as funny a case in New
York" said somebody who was listening.
''The succo ssor to Congressman Tracey is IL
red hot free silver man. 1t will be just "a
curious 10 see the Al any district repres .ntrd
by free silver man. as to sse that of Mr..
Bland send an anti-sii> er Republican"
The room of the Appropriations Committee
of the House presented about the only ev-
dences of activity. or even Ii -, at the Capitol
yesterday Chairman Savers is iaitaful. No
matter what the weather or the day. h- is ut
the head OF the table in the committee room.
and if there is n possib ity o movn.; Il wheel
during the days that Congress Is not in ses-
sion he counts that much lime gained.