Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-02-14
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE.

III MS younger udyS, congressman hep
burn, of Clarinda, was type setter
and very good one. 1t is stated by
one of his friends that at one time he
was the fastest type-setter in the state
of Iowa. Mr.. Hepburn says: 81 do not
think that was ever happier in my
life than when had steady job at
the case with sufficient copy to make
a fair income every week. My exper-
fence as Il compositor answered for a
university education"
Major NJ. A. Higley, of Cedar Rapids,
who was recently married in Philadel-
phia, spent several days in Washington
during the past week, with his bride.
They were shown about the Capital
by Congressman Cousins and Hull.
Mrs. Higley, very beautiful woman
with snow white hair, but she is pre-
maturely gray. Major Higley is one of
the happiest bridegrooms we have seen
in the national capital for long while;
and his bride seems to be equally con
ten ted with her new lot in life.
Congressman-elect Curtis. of the
second district, visited Washington
last week and was shown about the
Capital building during his first day in
Washington, by your correspondent. |
had the pleasure of introducing him to
the doorkeepers of the the Senate and
of the House of Representatives, open
ing the way for him to the privileges
of the floor of both houses of Congress.
Chairman Blythe, of the Republican
StateCentral committee and Glib Pray,
Of Webster City, arrived in Washing
ton last Tuesday and spent the re-
mainder of the week in this city. |
went to the Marble Room of the Senate
with them, accompanied by Joe Nor
gan, private secretary of Senator ALI
son, and while Morgan was upon the
floor of the Senate for the purpose of
informing the Senator that the dis
tinguished Republican Iowans were
awaiting his pleasure, Senator
Hill, of New York, passed through the
room.
Mr.. Pray said: There goes Mr.. Hill.
He is democrat but he is fighting
politician of positive character and
admire him.
Mr.. Blythe said: Eyes, every politi-
clan respects Senator Hill for his de-
termined characteristics and fighting
qualities. think he has great many
republicans admirers on account of his
positive character"
4 friend thereupOn walked across
the room and told Senator Hill that a
couple of Iowa republicans had spoken
in very complimentary manner of
him and would like to meet with him
and he Immediately came forward and
was introduced to them. They express
ed to him the same sentiments that
had been uttered before and Senator
Hill said: "E rs, am Il positive politi-
clan. | believe when the democrats
are i'll power they ought to control
affairs and when the republicans are
in power they ought to have absolute
control. If were President, | would
never remove Il republican if charges
presented against him affecting his
moral character. | think that the mere
fact that he is a republican is charge
enough to cause the appointment of a
democrat in his place. However,
would never vote to confirm any man
to a postmastership who received his
appointment after having preferred
charges against his predecessor"
hfter :, hri"t friendly chat, Senator
/ Hi! rrturmtG 10 the Senate Chamber
and the Two distinguished iowa men
expressed qualification at having had
the pleasure "f meeting with him and
talking with him.
Mr.. Pray, said: Il believe that John
Kamrar, is The best man yet mention
ed for the nomination for the goyer-
norship Of Iowa OH the republican
ticket, and believe that he will secure
the nominations. He is a man who is
a republican all the year around and is
never whining for office of any charac
ter. His candidacy has been brought
about by his friends, and he has con-
sented to it, believe his nomination
and election will not only be creditable
to the republican party but to the en-
tire state of Iowa"
Chairman Blythe, says: 81 have no
particular candidate for the governor
Ship. but am very positive in my de-
termination to oppose the candidacy of
Mcfarland. That is neither private,
personal nor state secret. i have not
yet announced for whom shall be in
this matter, but am certainly opposed
to Mcfarland"
1t is expected that Congressman
elect Sam Clark, of the first district,
will come to Washington some time be-
fore the close of the present session of
Congress, although he has not express
ed to anyone here an intention of COM
ing upon any particular date.
Senator-elect Gear is practically as
we'll as he ever was in his life. He de-
clines to take any part in public af-
fairs now, for PRUDENTIAL reasons. His
physician informs him that after he
has became II member of the Senate he
will have plenty Of work to do and that
it is his duty now to refrain from all
efforts in order that he may be positive
ly strong and well to take up his senat-
Orial duties in the Fifty-fourth congress
He is out walking or driving every day
and his friends need have no fear that
he will be unable to attend to public
business on account of his recent in
disposition.
Hon j. s. Clarkson, has been in
Washington during the past few days
looking after private interests, and
avoiding everything of political
nature. He will remain here but a day
/ or two and then 90 to New York for q