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about them is that they are always open
to advice, and ready at any time to re-
ceive suggestions from less conspicuous
members"
Mr.. Reed is big in body and big in brain ;
a sincere, warm-hearted man; strong in
his friendship, uncompromising in his
partisan enmities too honest to be great
diplomat, but extremely tactful in his re-
lations with his associates. He eXudes
genlality. He looks at the future of the
American republic with the eyes of a man
whose mind could never harbor pessi-
mistic thought. One day in Washington,
near the end of the Chicago strike. in con-
versation with the writer, Mr.. Reed said,
with reference to strikes and the bitter
discussion which they engender: "While
all contentious against the authority OF
government, whether it be municipal.
state or national, are to be deplored, yet
do not apprehend that any serious trouble
will arise in the future because of the So
cialstic discussions which take place. i
believe in discussion. l don't believe
that there ever was a discussion of the
problems affecting humanity, don't care
whether on the cracker barrels in a cor
ner grocery in a country village, or at
mass meetings in the cities where thou
sands assemble, that the ventilation OF
honest opinion did not end in some good.
The American people are a common sense
people. They are practical people. They
may be trusted to do what is right and to
act for the best"
1t is predicted that the speaker of the
next congress, in making up his commit
tees, will place John Dalzell of Pittsburg
at the head of the committee of ways and
means. Mr.. Dalzell is an attorney by pro-
fession, and never held any public office
until he was elected TO the 50th congress.
Mr.. Dalzell is well liked by his fellow re-
publicans, is a hard worker, shrewd, a
good parliamentarian and a very pleasing
speaker. Serene E. Payne of the 2sth
New York district, who is also eligible to
the leadership, has served in the house
since the 4Sth congress, with the excep-
ton of the 50th congress. Mr.. Payne is
the acknowledged leader of the New
York delegation and was the choice of
many of the New York members last fall
for governor. David B. Henderson of
Iowa, another eligible, has served con-
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THE return Of Mr.. Reed TO the speak
ership goes without saying" said Repre-
sentative Boutelle; and Mr.. Hooker of
New York said: II am for Reed for
speaker without any reservation what
ever" Representative Walker of Massa-
chusetts wrote: The speakership ques-
ton is settled, with Thomas b. Reed at
the head of the party" Case Broderick
of Kansas believed that Thomas B. Reed
of Maine would be elected speaker of the
5ith congress without the formality of a
caucus. If it could be done simply by
counting quorum and declaring Reed
elected, il should be.n Representative
II. Henry Powers OF Vermont tersely
phrased it: II am for the 'czar' for
speaker of the next mousse. There is no
other man to conjure with"
II take it for granted" said the Idaho
representative in congress, Edgar Wilson.
shat Mr.. Reed will be the unanimous
choice of the party for speaker of the next
congress"
1t is the happily worded opinion Of j.
Hampton Hoge, who has entered a con-
test for the seat claimed by Peter j. Otey
of the Sixth Virginia district, that
Thomas b. Reed will have no trouble in
finding quorum present in the 5lth con-
RTeSSs
In answer to the written question,
"What will be the personnel of the next
house organization ?" Hon. j. A. Scranton.
editor of the Republican, Scranton, Pa,
who began his Washington life as a MEM
Der of the 47th congress, systematically
declared, II am for Reed for speaker"
l asked the Hon. c. n. Clark of the First
Missouri district, Are you willing to tell
me your choice for speaker of the 54th
congress?" "No;" he answered, land
yet if this question we're asked in the
house of representatives, all eyes would
probably turn to one man." Among the
many who have declared their hearty APP
proval of the intention TO choose Mr..
Reed speaker are Representatives Kirk
patrick of Kansas. Foster B. Brown of
Tennessee, Grosvenor of Ohio, Hawley of
Indiana, Spaulding of Michigan, huff of
Pennsylvania. Updegraff of Iowa. Coson
of Kentucky, Eddy of Minnesota. Hemen-
way of Indiana and Stewart of New Jer-
sey.
The election of julius Caesar Burrows,
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of Michigan, to the senate complicates
the contest for the leadership of the floor
of the house. BY very many Mr.. Burrows
was believed to rank next to Mr.. Reed in
point of ability, and if he had not been
elected short term senator he undoubtedly
would have been chairman of the COM
mittee of ways and means, which post en-
titles its possessor TO the leadership on
the floor of the house. Trhee members fol-
low closely after Mr.. Burrows in point of
service, ability and political experience.
These are John Dalzell. of the 22d Penn
sylvania district; Jos. G.. Cannon, of the
18th Illinois; Serene f. Payne, of the 28th
New York, and David G.. Henderson, of
the Third Iowa district. One of these
gentlemen will be chosen to succeed Mr..
Reed on the floor of the house.
One day over our lunch in the Congress
sional restraint, / listened to Congress-
man Rays interesting description of the
leaders of the minority, their natures and
their methods.
1t was at the end of the long and bitter
tariff debate, and the senatorial clique
was preparing to force its compromise
upon the house. II do not know any man."
said Mr.. Ray, who began his experience
with the 4Sth congress, "who possesses
more entirely the esteem, affection and
confidence of their colleagues than
Thomas B. Reed and Representative Bur-
rows. No leader since the beginning of
the republic has had a knowledge of par
liamentary law or n compression of pub
lie affairs more nearly complete than Mr..
Reed. Both he and Burrows are strict
disciplinarians. They grasp intuitively
the import of bill, and guide their forces
with such tact that jealousy has no lodge
ment in the minds of their followers,
some of whom, perhaps, are their peers in
many respects. They are quick TO take
advantage of any opening which their op-
ponents may make for them. and they
let slip no opportunity which comes to
make stronger their hold upon legislative
action. Both of them are considerate to-
wards new members, and do-ail in their
power 10 teach them parliamentary ways.
Zach has received praise enough 10 turn
the heads OF less we'll balanced men; but
their manner today towards their co..
leagues is the same that IL has been ever
since l knew them. one thing We Ike
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tinuously in the house since the 4sth con-
gress. He has distinguished army rec
ord
In point of service, Joseph G.. Cannon
OF Illinois takes precedence of the other
three whose names have been mentioned.
He was elected to the ADD congress, and
sat continuously up to and through the
5lst congress. He was defeated for re-
election, but was nominated and elected
to the SD congress. lie is a ready de-
batter, and forceful, rather than a fin
ished speaker.
For sergeant-at-arms the candidacy of
Representative Thomas J. Henderson of
Illinois, member of the present house,
and OF Hartshorn of Iowa, n friend Of
Representative Dollivor, has been an
nounced. COL II. L. Swords of Iowa, SER
geant-at-arms of the republican national
committee, has been asked to allow his
name to be used in connection with the
senate office, and as he has many friends
in the upper house, il is believed that his
chances are good for election.
There are two candidates for the clerk
ship of the house-Thomas Mckee, secre-
tary of the republican congress- nal COM
mittee, and Hon. Alex Mcdowell of Penn
sylvania, member of the SD congress.
The saith congress will be divided politi-
cally as follows: Republic ans, 243; dem
ocrats. 1Oi; populists, 6; silver, l. There
are two vacancies, one in Pennsylvania,
the other caused by the death of Andrew
j. Campbell of New York. Notices of %
contests have been given. With one ex-
ception these lare from the Southern
states. All of those whose seats are con-
tested, with the exception of KEN, who is
a populist, are democrats. IL is not
probable that over 10 of these contestors
will succeed, but this would increase the
republican vote to pa aud decrease the
democratic vote TO 81.
Prominent among the old members
who we're reelected are. are on the repub-
lican side. Russell, Of Connecticut; AID
rich, Cannon, Marsh and Hit, of Illinois.
Updegraff. Hull, Hepburn and Deliver.
OF Iowa; Broderick. OF Kansas; D n.ley.
Mii.ikeu and Boutele. Of Maine: Walker.
Draper ami Morse. Of Massachusett~.
Linton ami Burrows. of Michigan: NJ
tleary, Of Minnesota; Mercer and Me
k!ejonn, Of Nebraska; QI.gg, Ray, Payne,
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ton and yet il must not be too simple for
a visit or even an informal "at home" 1t
has come to he recognized by tacit under
standing that either the big hat with
floppy brim or the toque will ''go', at
luncheon, but the toque has the prefer
encc decidedly.
At a rather "smart" luncheon party at
Sherry's tho other day very slim blonde
with the palest of naXen huir wore toque
made entirely of violets, aud near her sat
a rosy girl with a small hat made entirely
of black curled feathers. The prcttiest
luncheon toque l have seen was a mite OF
a thing in velvet. said to be attcr n Charles
IN. model. II has black algrette on one
side and on the other bunch of purple
and white violets. or big hats the best
was a great brown felt "Lamballe," with
rose garlands covering it and dropping
from the brim.
Yc who would give balls must haste to
give them now. Ash Wednesday will be
here in a few days. Meanwhile here is n
new scheme for the ballroom decoration.
At Mrs Perry Tilfany's last dance. from
every fcrny corner in the fine drawing
room rose clusters of yellow tulip blooms.
The fireplace was hid behind ferns and
tulips, the decorations being carried above
the overmantel. The alcoves formed by
the deep bay windows were fitted up at
cosey corners cushioned in yellow.
Branching palms and trailing fern frouds
hid the musicians, and as for the guests,
they seemed 10 have some happy intuition
to feel what was expected of them. for
good share of those who we're bruncttes
came out in gold and cream and yellow
and fitted themselves perfectly into the
tulip room.
A yellow brocade empire dress was as
handsome as any IN evidence and vying
with II was another costume OF the same
period-cream satin, brocaded with gold
and looped with Maltese lace and violets.
Pascal or Mencval or some one of the Ma
poleon worshipers who have been flooding
the world with memoirs, says that when
Marie Louise entered France her dresses
excited admiration, as being more grace
full and less short-waisted than those of
"our ladies' | like the empire gowns
myself and wish women would stop adj
mIring long, stiiT-boned Figures" and be
a little more comfortable and short
WASTED.
For a dancing frock there's nothing
prettier than pink tulle. Wear silk skirt
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BRoNzzs OF OLD BABYLON.
Casts of Figures Made Four Thousand
Years Ago.

Casts of Figures Made Four Thousand
Years Ago.
From the London Graphic.
There have been placed on exhibition
in the Babylonian room of tho British
Museum some very fine specimens of
| Babylonian bronze castings. These in
teresting specimens of early metal work
come from n place known to the ancients
as Sir-pura, or Llgash, the modern name
of which is Tell-lo, large mound or site
in Southern Chaldea. One of the bronzes
shows the king of Babylonia, who appears
clean shaven. in the dress of high priest.
The garment reaches down to the feet,
and is crossed over the left shoulder,
leaving the right arm, which Is raised,
bare. The statuette is a full length one,
standing on its own double plnth, and is
some Il inches high. This bronze comes
from Abu Habbab, and dates about y. {.
22OO. second statuettc represents n
king in the attitude of alteration or con-
temptation, having his hands raised and
claspcd together in similar manner as the
god Nebo is represented. The king wears a
long. flowing beard, but no costume can be
traced. This figure is not full length, be-
ing cut off about the calves, and repre-
sents probably the Chaldean king, Gldea,
b. C.. 300 The third figure. which stands
seven inches high, represents Camil-Sin,
king OF Babylonia, in the character of n
basket bearer, both arms being uplifted
and supporting basket borne on the
head The date of the figure is about b.
{. 300. 1t is supposed that these statu-
cites may have been dedications to Ming
irsu. the fire god, whose worship was n
particular cult at Te!l-lo.
The art OF making bronze casts was
known to the Babylonians from very early
times, and many examples are to he seen
in the British museum, as well as in the
/ Louvre. A plaster cast of a Babylonian
queen, taken from the original IN the
Louvre, stands 10y the side of the new adj
ditions, casts of which have been sent to
the French museum.
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REED FOR SPEAKER
republicans Again Turning for Leader
ship 10 the "CZir."
TO HEAD THE NEW HOUSE
A Forecast of the Organization OF
the 54th Congress-The Lat
ter Day Man From
Maine.

Copyright, 1895, by Bachelor, johnson &
Bacheller).
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-Thomas Brack-
EFT Reed will be the central figure and po-
tent influence of the Saith congress. In
predictions as to the organization of the
new house whenever il be called together
no name but Mr.. Reeds has been men,
toned in connection with the speaker
ship, No one, with the exception of Mar
tin n. johnson, the representative of
North Dakota, has made any comment
adverse to the contamination of Mr..
Reeds supposed ambition again to pre-
side over the deliberations of a republican
congress: and nothing in Mr.. Johnson's
published remarks would lead one to infer
that there will be any contest over the
speakership. Once again the order of au-
thority is reversed and two old antago-
nists, the latter day man from Maine and
the Georgia statesman, will confront each
other.
For the leader of the minority, not only
by virtue of his present office, but because
of his ability as tactician and parla-
mentarian, will be be the then ex-speaker,
Charles T. Crisp.
McMillin, Culberson, Pendleton, Nc
Laurin, Bartlett, Livingston and McRae
are the only ones of the old guard left to
rally around him in his fight against the
republican leader. Cochran, Bland, By
mum and Bryan went down with the
wreck on November last, but William l..
Wilson, the tariff reform leader of the ex-
piring congress, so IL is semi-authorita-
lively stated, will reappear after the con-
vention OF the congress in some important
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position, to which he will be appointed by
President Cleveland in recognition of his
many services.
conspicuous personality, even when
20 a certain extent overshadowed by the
giant figure of Blaine, the brilliant abili-
ties of this leader of the remarkable dele
cation from the Pine Tree state have
never been shown in stronger light than
during his guidance of the republican mi
nority through the dangers of the tariff
fight, which ended in August of last year.
Between Crisp and Wilson and Mr.. Reed
md his lieutenants, ii was a battle of gil
ants, and the result was to a not inconsid-
cradle extent tribute to Reeds parlia-
mentary genius.
Mr.. Reed is a personality not easily I'M
derstood. His wit masks the wisdom of
the man. And for this reason one at
times reads his remarks as one would
read The work of some great humorist.
"Mr. Reed is a witty man; is he wise
one?" is the question sometimes asked
when Mr.. Reeds future is the subject of
speculative conversation. The Maine
mans tour of the country during the last
campaign did much to wipe out this err
roneous impression of him, and the pub
lie generally has at last come to acknowl-
ness. AS a parliamentarian few men are
his peers. In this respect, Speaker Crisp
may be said hardly TO be bis equal, and
only the Georgian's unfiinching deter
mination and iron will have brought him
out of his fights with the Northerner safe
and at times the victor. In debate, Mr..
Reed seems TO be a master of all word
weapons. He handles with consummate
skill the broad sword of grafton as we'll as
the foil of running debate. Crisp is es-
sentially fighter of the heavier order.
and. like Richard with two-edged sword
which smites in twain an iron bar as
though it were of wood, he fairly hews
his way, at times, to a successful issue.
Each of these leaders is held equally in
admiration and esteem BY his party fol-
lowers.
Almost TO a man the republican MEM
bers of the saith congress will support SIR.
Reed for speaker. Were Tom Reed
not Tom Reed the good things said Of
him n ght turn his head; but there is no
danger Of that.
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and what is it? A black silk dress, and
that is all. But on, how different from
the picture of respectable frumpiness five
years in the bandboNes with brief and in
fro quent appearance among the daughters
of man, which the words call up TO men,
ory : surface.
A black silk dress of the type we'll pre-
served in the bandboXes is necessity.
MORE and its gllstcning sisterhood are
luxury. The fancy for them may not last
much longer, but there will be many a
sigh II they must 20 into the ragbag by
and by. silks are very feminine.
There is no possible combination of furs
so swell as sable and ermine. They have
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The luncheon hat is one of the newest
guides along the path of rectitude. 1t may
not appear obvious at first blush that the
luncheon hat should be recognized as
constituting a distinct and well marked
species, but reflection will establish the
justice of it's claim.
The hat in which n woman of fashion
lunches must be simpler than the hat she
would wear at theater, concert or recep-
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HE first duty of
woman il declared
TO be to look pretty.
Oscar Wilde makes
the declaration. lie
further remarks
that nobody has yet
discovered wo-
mans second duty.
Which is to be re-
joiced over. It's n
Herculcan task to
live up to the first
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of rather a deeper pink shade. Then let
the tulle form series of skirts in cas-
cade' fashion, one above another. \
ruching OF rose tuile goes TO the bottom Of
the under skirt and about the waist a long
pink sash. The full sleeves are Of tulle
flolnces. On the left shoulder goes a
bunch Of snowballs aud another on the
bosom.
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/ have picked ItuJe..au blooms every
month OF the past L.. And 30 yuu can a.
ways fad women Wao SMOKE, though Jacy
are not much p.eut.eg than dauiel.Ous in
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When the thermometer is very low and
the wind whistles about the street corners
with icicles in its breath, these theatric-
que patterns with lace upon them are I'M
doubtedly modish. But, courage! Warm
days must come, and IN any case the APP
plique mode is quite in order.
do not SEQ that glace silks, mores and
all the iridescent sisterhood of change
ables that train with them are to be any
less popular than they were last year. A
tail and slender lady whom l know has a
silk dress with glace effect, simply skirted.
big sieeved and perfect shaped; and as
she walks its soft rustic, and with her
every movement its rejecting sheen are
indescribably effective. Yet, analyze it,
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Hall Game Is a MauAmau himself, and
hence, probably. the great success of his
novel bearing that name. lbs present
ambition Is ~ write q ufc % Christ.
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"How dare you. sir!'
Kiss you: Why, your beauty chal-
lsnged me and never take a stump
Poor fellow, Yes, | suppose you
very well help it,
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Some of Mrs. Beerbohm Trees cos
tunes are worth talking about. One of
her most striking crowns is of lemon-yel-
low with deep magenta train and pinkish
velvet flowers and leaves brocaded on the
left side. The low bodice is edged with a
deep flounce of white lace and she wears
pale yellow gloves and a big yellow fan.
Equally original is a rich white MORE
skirt striped with perpendicular lines of
black. Over this is a coat bodice of car
nation red velvet, with pink lined tails
and pink chiffon waistcoat. The bonnet
that finishes this daring outfit has OUT
spreading bows of black velvet and
bunch of pink roses.
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February. Yet there has come to be n
fashion IN smoking jackets and the
smartest model is of darK-b.ue cloth, lined
with quilted pink satin. The edges arc
finished with pink cords and at the neck
a turnover collar shows the quilted lining.
The sleeves are satin lined and show a
little cuff of the quilting TO match the
collar.
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held their own for hundreds of years and
have now become an institution IN Co
partnership like lamb and mint sauce, or
gold and tllttery. taracule. N shat Is the
way 70 spell o.. Is much used IN the ccn-
coctiou 81 sweet CONNECTIONS IN cIues and
jackets of less formal type bur like all
things mortal 10 invites limitations, aud
such limitations a, make the iudicious
-r.eEr.
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.ELLEN OSBORN TALKS
About The Luncheon Hat and Its FulG-
lions.
SOME NOVEL DANCE GOWNS
Dress at the Opera and Mrs. Beer
bohm Trees New Gowns
Why Not a Crying
Costume.

Copyright, 1895, by Bachelor. johnson &
Bacheer).
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li.t!e round peLsln- caps are the new
est tIl for yvc.l-. lsI-Nr-r. .gnt cur.s
escaping about tte .ore.caI and neck.
They are prytt, for a certain ~or. oi pretty
woman. LL-E> OSBORN.
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Jones-I say. Smith, my right side is
getting longer than my left. and I'm
afraid curvature of the spine will set in.
suppose we change places every half
hour.
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It's too late and too early for truly "nov-
elites" and opera dresses are about as in
teresting as any on view. Pale mauve
trimmed with Nile green chiffon was one
of last nights successes, garnished with
punches of pinkish helotrope.
In another box was a lovely gown of
pink-rose satin. the low. round neck COW
cred with clouds OF pink gauze. the huge
sleeves sprinkled with jet sequins.
Pale amber silk was another effective
frock, sprinkled with tiny pink and red
t,,Ii
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Perhaps the natty little capes Of plush
blue black. dark purple, dark bottle green
or wine color-wlth applique patterns in
lace upon them are very suitable for
spring. But there are springs and springs.