The National tribune., 1894-08-09

onton, meaniugly "You are neither flt
associate for gentlemen nor proper person
to remain under the same roof with Thorn, SO
get out of here at once"
The fellow saw that he was in danger, es-
pecially from his two companions. who were
livid with rage, and, preferring the door to
the window, he sunk out like a whipped cur.
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Several men who now hold seats in the House
have succeeded their fathers in that body. Mr..
Sherman, of New York, who served in the
Thirtyiif Congress, was the father of the pres
ent Representative from the Utica district
Mr.. Houck, of Tennessee succeeded his father,
and so did Mr.. Mutchler. of Pennsylvania. Mr.
Richie. of Ohio, is Democrat, but his father
when member of the Forty seventh Congress
acted with the Republicans. Mr.. Robertson, of
Louisiana, occupies the same political rela-
tions that his father did in the House but few
years ago.
representative Hit, of Illinois, last week
gave utterance TO some rithy and pertinent re-
marks concerning the caliber of Representa-
tive in Congress. "The true test" said Mr.
of the House, but in committee. The hardest
part of Congressional work is confined within
the four walls of committee room. Much is
said for effect on the floor. Wel-turned phrases
win applause. Men often go through parts that
are rchearsed beforehand. In the committee
room there are no galleries, and the repres sata.
tives of TIE press are not there to take notes.
Members meet oil equal terms, and soon show
what stuff they are made Off There is no fool
ing their associates"
1t is foolish for Republican as to whose
election there exists the slightest shadow of
doubt TO expect to retain his seat in the House
if his opponent claims it. The investigation
that follows always results in the unseating of
the Republican. Atleast that has been The case
far, and the only con tester who has failed to
get the seat he claimed was Republican Up
to date Mr. Joy, of st. Louis, was deprived of his
seat for Mr.. ONeil; Mr.. Hilborn, OF California,
lost his: Mr.. funston, of Kansas was elected
last week. Before long Mr.. Settle the only Re-
publican returned to Congress from North Caro-
lima, and that by the Democratic election Off
Gals, with recorded majority of 800 votes, will
PEoudoiy ScI duu Reb out ~ plehoS MI a.
II. A. Williams, who brought contest for his seat.
If he does not it will be because his opponent
has less pull " than the other contesters had.
Representative w. ]. Bryan. of Nebraska, has
written a letter to J. E. Ong, President of the
Executive Committee of the Nebraska Free
Coinage Democratic League, in response to their
recent letter requesting him to become candi-
date for United States Senator, and to state the
principles which will guide him in the event Of
his election. lie expressed his concurrence in
the views of the League that the people should be
permitted to elect Senators by direct vote, and,
continuing. announces his candidacy; states
that he will continue TO labor for tariff for
revenue only, favoring al " income tax per-
manent part of our fiscal system that he favors
an amendment 10 the Constitution making the
President ineligible for reelection, and that he
favors the immediate restoration OF free and
unlimited coinage of gold and silver at the pres
ent ratio OF 16 TO l." On this declaration Rep
resentaiivc Bryan hopes to find place in the
Senate, and will duly stump his State