The morning times., 1896-08-11
IN THE CAMPAIGN
PILOT HOUSES
Facts Gathered From Headquarters of Demo-
Gratis and Republicans.

Gratis and kepubicans.
The Democratic brethren now realize that
II isa long lane that never turns and have
joke on the Republicans from which
the latter seem unabie to get away. When
the Congressional committee headquarters
were arranged In the Hotel Normaud.e
there appeared to be abundant accomno
dations for the transact on of business, but
after time it was found necessary 70
obtain more space ana the hotel people
finally turned over to the oonmittee the
apartments occupied by Vice President
Stevenson.
In the reallotment of space Assistant
Secretary Sutton was given ole OF the new
ly assigned rooms and located in his ne w
quarters with a seIf-satisfaction that was
pleasant and refreshing to behold. But
his joy was of short duration. An in
evitable newspaper man. IN an unfortunate
moment. made the observation that hang
ing Immediately above the desk occupied
by Cod. sutton was q fine oil portrait OF
the Vice President. 1t is a work of art
and carefully protected from the ravages
of midsummer insects by covering of
gauze. But since this inoppoftune dis
cuvery Col. Sutton has had no peace of
mind. Twice every minute his attention
is called to the portrait with s1ndry queries
barrass a good Republican, and ut night be
dreams Of it. The Democrats make com
ments on the peouliar situation, but
they are not repeated AT Republican, head
qua rters.
A far Western lady seeking employment
Dearly routed the dignitaries at Repub-
iiclD headquarters and held club over
them, which, in The excitement OF the
moment, they did net know how TO ccGge
The lady based her claim to rt sitieD on
the ground tlat she was ItAiCt Mt Of
Colorado, with the privilege of voting, and
unless her request wEs gra,iYied she woeld
vote the Democratic ticket, thus leaving
the Republicans in shallow water.
The applicant was tod that the coIn
mittee was not buying votes, but this did
not appease her indignation. She coD
upueo 10 declare her intention of Letting
the ticket The officials were SO COM
pletcIy taken by storm that they tenn
porarily overlooked the f.ct that won.sD
In. Colorado cannot vote for Congress
men and Presidential electors, and EeBte
the detection of the lady cannot seriously
impair Republican chances OF SUCCESS 30
far as national issues are concerned. Sec
retary Mercer, with his uDfaiiing dip lomacy,
was nDaily susressIui In ltieuns the
lady's feelings, and she left he adCGar;ers
with wreath of siEiles surrounding her
face.
Mr.. Bryan has written letter to the
Emmett Club of Baltimore in response TO
one sent him, stating that IL Lossie'e he
will attend demonstration to he given
September 2 and Will make speech pro
viding that other engagenie do not i'll
terfere.
The fear is frequently expressed here that
senft~-. Ttilnisn has dropped completely
out Of sight and may Dot come int" view
-a.,i,.-.,nr me IIb~iiE uatnpiieB- W len
the Chicago convention adjourned IN an
nounceme nj y,:s made that the South Caro-
linian would he i'll the Hottest OF the fight
before it was over. but as yet he has out
lined no program AS matter OF fact,
there does TO. seem to tie much demand i"r
his services ut present. and this may Gun
tiuue The assertion rs made that Chair
l.iap jones does not like hr- Tillnan's S
cycionic powers and fears they would be
productive of harm in the campaign, and
aeDce he viii probably not call upon him
FOR any oFatorical assistance. II VIII he
remembered that Mr.. Jores raked Mr.. TIL
man over the Goals at Chicago in response
10 his declaration that the present pontical
contest is a sectional light.
Chairman Jones of the Democratic COM
mittee finds his Commit;ee-Ioom at The
Cal,itoi a haven OF refuge frcm tie impor-
tonieies and sggressiveness of visit
ors,- When they beg in to onme tco fast for
him he Quieti y sill i!.sOut OF the " ormley annex
and flees 10 the big stone building ON the
hill, where he can be ccmpa ratively free
from interruption, As a Consequence he
finds IT necessary TO spend u Sccdly por-
tion OF his time ot the CAPITOL, ard ii is
safe to say that many OF the most i'm portaht
conferences beld during the campaign
will take place in the Senators own COM
mittee- room, where intruders will be the
least likely to poance down upon him.
The Democratic committee has issued
a new campaign document in the shape
of q mammoth piaoard giving statistics
OF occupations. 1t is shown that the total
number employed in all gainiui occur1
tons is 22.T35. SCI. or this number the
following division is made: In agriculture.
fisheries and mining. 9,013.201; in man
ufactures and mocha Hical pursuits, 5.091,
500: in domestic and personal service,
4 1850. SOC; in trade aud transportation,
3,325, ,962; in professional service, S44,
323 A few subdivisions OF the above are
given as follows In agriculture. .. .449 ,94S.
carpenters aud ioiners. Gil Az. miners,
34g 5sS: locomotive engineers and firemen,
79,46S: fishermen and oysterInen. 60. .150;
officials of banks apd OF insurance. trade
transportation, trust, and other companies,
SO $50; wholesale merchants aud dealers
81 1873; bankers and brokers' 80, ,02o.