The National tribune., 1895-04-04
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE WASHINGTON c. THURSDAY

"Young Col. George" George B. Mcclellan
Of New York, will be one of the babies Of the
next House. He is one of the few Democrats
elected from the Empire State. He is a bright,
handsome. boyish-looking fellow. with smooth
face, good talker and ambitious He is a son
identified with Tammany Hall. aud is pro-
tege of Cookers. He is about 30 years old.
Gaze of Senator Calls Florida constituents
was in town Last week, and had something to
say about how the Senator is regarded at home.
Said he: "The popularity of Senator Call is
entirely with the lower classes-the cracker
element-who consider him the greatest man
on earth. and will not vote for Legislative
candidate unless he agrees to support the Sem
ator for reelection when his turn runs out.
When Congress adjourns Mr.. Call comes home
puts on a gray hickory shirt, pair of ragged
breeches. coat with large holes at the elbow.
an old, tan colored, perspiration-staine SLOUGH
hat, and gets into his sulky for an electioneer-
ing tour through the State. He travels over
the sand hills and through the pine forests,
stopping at every cabin to pass the time of
day He kisses all the children, asks for
snack to eat, and when the farmers wife
offers him butter he always prefers sorghum on
his bred When night overtakes him he puts
up at the nearest farmhouse. This is just the
kind of work that keeps him in Congress, too"
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VIM. Alden Smith, of Grand Rapids, Mich,
will soon be popular among the sportsmen in
H. i l,t IL la,
in the State Legislature, and is or recently was
attorney for the Chicago & West Michigan Rail-
road. Four years ago he was appointed Game
Warden for the State and made thorough
revision of the game laws, for the more effective
preservation Of the game. He is rather short,
dark-complexioned young man, with little
streaks of black whiskers down his cheeks and
prominent features.
The bicycle boomers have reached Washing
ton. There are several in town already, and
many young ladies who delight in annihiat-
ing space on the uncertain wheel are trying to
make up their minds to add to the number.
The possessors of those already here have not
yet found the courage sufficient to appear in
them in daylight, except for the edifcation Of
their feminine friends their best young
men in their parlor at home. When night
comes, however, they array themselves in the
novel garments, and with a trusty escort speed
away to Grand Army Place. There they have
jolly time speeding around and around the
big ellipse.
Senator J. s. C. Blackburn has come out in
letter defining his position on the financial
question, in which he says: Il have always
been and am now and always intend to be in
favor of the unlimited coinage of silver. /
have been making this fight as earnestly and
persistently as it is possible TO do, ever since it
was domonetized in 1879 by what is known as
the Sherman act. / believe that the single
gold standard means inevitable bankruptcy and
ruin to the country. insist upon both gold
aud silver being retained as the money of the
people according to the provisions of the Con-
stitution. i have always opposed and always
will oppose the single standard policy that
England and Wall street have fastened upon
this country for the purpose of robbing the
masses OF the American people, and enriching
the holders and hoarders of gold" Upon this
the Senator declares he will fight in the coming
Kentucky canvass.
That serious condition confronts the Demo-
Gratis of Texas is the opinion of ex-Representa.
tive Z. /. Antony, who it will be remembered
filled out the unex pired term of Roger O. Mills
when that gentleman became Senator. Tho
party is in danger OF disruption" said Mr..
Antony, from within as well as without, for
thousands of men who call themselves Demo-
Gratis and vote the Democratic ticket are really
not whit better than Populists. The Is TO /
fat silver craze has obtained very strong hold
on the masses, and unless vigorous and per-
sistent work is done TO combat The heresy the
party is in danger Of utter disintegration."
Senator Hansbrough, of North Dakota, is a
candidate for re election. His friends contend
that he has made an excellent official, has
been good party man, and ought to be sent
back. Opposed to him is Congressman John
son. who not only wants the Office, but would
men for laying him out in the manner they
did four years ago. Among the lesser lights
ex-senator l.. z. Casey, Col. Robinson,
Chairman of the State Central Committee:
Lieut. Gov. Worst, State Senator yiets, of
Grand Forks; c. E. Gregory, of Ward; Henry
F. Miller of Cass, and Joe NJ. Dcvine of La
Moure. Then, too, there is ex-Gov, John Miller.