The Wichita daily eagle., 1895-12-22

his unpleasant habit of saying sarcastic
| things and losing some of his self-as-
| sertiVeness. They have worked hard
| to make him suave and diplomatic, and
have succeeded fairly well. 1t has been
a tremendous trial to the Maine states
man to KEEP his tongue from wagging,
but his long silence during the summer
and fall shows how well he succeeded.
Moreover, he can shake hands as well
as the best of them, statement which
will be surprise to those who knew
him only in the days of his first speaker
ship. Mr.. Reed has assumed a benevo-
lent kindly attitude toward all mankind
and his great height aids him in this
work. He has shrunken somewhat
about the girth, and instead of weasins
a 19-inch collar, he manages very well
with an 1S-inch affair. He used to weigh
500 pounds, but he has got down to 275.
and confides to his friends that he feels
as light as feather.
When Mr.. Reed sights likely friend
he walks toward him briskly, and. with
a large smile of delight, exclaims:
How are you, my boy?" The Maine
statesman's right then describes rapid
circle in the air. and closes
WITH \ HEARTY WHACK
upon the palm Of the other Mr. Reed
shakes the hand vigorously. as if the
newcomer were a long lost brother He
keeps UP the shaking process until he
has had time TO place his left on the
others shoulder and whispers in his ear
how delighted he is to have met him.
This is the shake given to the average
politician-the man who may have some
small influence at the next national con
VentiOn. When he meets one of the
powers in the party. man who will
have considerable to say about who
shall be nominated, ne gives his diplo-
macy fun swing. Moving gracefully
forward. he lifts his hat and extends
his hand as Il he were about 10 help
lady into her carriage. He shakes the
others hand gently with a short up
and-down movement.
HARRISON'S ELABORATE SHAKE.
Benjamin Harrison has had such a
long experience in the field that he can
give The others big odds and then beat
them easily Al handshaking He has A
peculiar shake for the millionaire pro-
tectionist, another for the solid business
man who has free trade tendencies. a
special one for the minister or church
official. and others for the big politician.
the little politician. the old soldier. and
particular greetings for the leaders Of
all nationallties
Mr.. Harrison's ordinary. everyday
handshake is classic II is tiuid and
he Is comforting a great favor upon the
eX-president by acknowledging acquain
tanceShtn with him General Harrison
first extends his hand. then withdraws
1t t~ifie. and then allows il % rest in
the palm Of the other. who must do all
the shaking. This responsibility makes
the visitor feel valiant and brave. and is
gratifying. particularly as the ex-presi-
dent always turns his face upward with
an oh. thank YOU look
Mr.. Harrison Is strong believer in
the power Of humility when judicious-
y shown. He has got an iron hand for
his enemies. but he rarely shows It.
CARLlSLE'S STRONG CLASP.
Il has been hinted that Secretary af
the Treasury Carlisle has a handshak-
Ing tendency. which led some % the ex-
2erlenced politicians 70 believe that he
would refuse # selected as the stand
ard bearer of the Democracy AIr.
Carlisle has only one handshake for all
styles and conditions Of men. and that
: n hard grasp and an energettc shake.
He clasps the hand of the visitor firmly. /
ana ms iong, nervous fingers have the
strength Of a steel wise
David = Hi. who has tear gazing
toward he presidential horizon fo-
some time. : : clever haadsha ksr. ard
aaS had even more experience -hsn Gen
er2l Harrison. The senator has a se--
No1s temperament, and his s-yla of
greeting his feliowmen uuderEoeS rran-
changes Ordinarily he * courtiv auF
c-Sn!fi>d. and shakes hands somewhat
after the fashion Of an avenue duae.
But when he meets business-likz poll
ttc.ans the greeting is short and hearty.
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