The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-29
KANSAS NEWS. i.
Mr.. Justice Brewer in a Lighter
Vein.
Says Bryan is a Dangerous Man
in Debate.
JOKES ON INGALLS,.
The Caldwell POstoffice Fight
Reviewed.
ON INGALLS,,
JOKES
Finances of w. r. C. Audited
and in Good Condition.


cratic party were to select today its
candidate for the campaign of 1900. 1
believe Mr. Bryan would be nominated
But a great many things can happen in
three years When 1 hear people talk
ing about what is to happen that far
ahead of time, I think of Frank Blair,
who used to say that the American
people forget in year everything that
a politician told them. 1 think he was
right"
The opinion expressed could have
come from no higher source 1t was
Mr. Justice Brewer of the supreme
court of the United States-the Honor
able David ]. Brewer of Kansas-who
was talking.
He was sitting in the parlOr at the
home of his sister, Mrs. Frances Woods,
widow of the late Smith Woods, on
Pennsylvania avenue, leaning back IN
an easy rocking chair. No silk robe fell
in graceful folds over the rather portly
form. He was in his shirt sleeves and
his vest unbuttoned. He was David j.
Brewer an American citizen, not Mr..
Justice Brewer, an associate JuStlce OF
the highest tribunal of the land. He
was not talking politics, but this was
part of what he said when the name OF
Mr.. Bryan was mentioned.
Il have known Mr.. Bryan personally
for a great many years, and he is
pleasant man. and a dangerous one,
too. to meet in an argument
Then he smiled. as if he already had
said more than he intended to, and
talked of other things.
L have been settling up my affairs
in Leavenw9rth." he continued. 7
years. and now it is done and 1 feel
better"
The mention of the state which was
for 50 many years his home reminded
him of a good story. The naturally
severe expression on his face disap-
peared before a broad smile that ripen-
ed into low chuclkle.
Speaking of Kansas reminds me of a
funny happening that occurred in To-
peka about year ago 1 was there
stopping at the Copeland. As passed
the cigar stand when 1 entered the Of
flee 1 noticed my picture on the lids of
some cigar boxes, and above it were
the words Our Judge
called a small black boy to carry my
satchel up to my room and I accom-
panied him. He took me in from head
to foot, and we had not gone far when
he stopped and addressed me:
Amt yo' de man what manufac-
tuahs dem dere Ouah ledge seegars?'
he asked.
Yes, I am the man. I answered. He
looked satisfied, but I could not hold in
the laugh. 1t was too good"
A hearty laugh followed this recital
and another funny story. Then he
talked of subjects more momentous.
How is Secretary Sherman's health?''
asked the reporter.
The last time 1 saw him, which was
some weeks ago, he was well. Mr.. Sher-
man is a man "A years old, and like
most men of that age, he occasionally
fOrgetS a name or a date perhaps some
times social engagement or a meeting
Of some kind, but that is nothing I'M
usual 1 will tell you why people have
formed such an opinion. Mr.. Sher-
man is not as aggressive as a man 40
or so years old would be. He is not
continually ching for THINGS
TO undertake and accomplish. He rather
waits for duties to arise, but when they
do he is equal to the occasion. No man
of sense could talk to John Sherman
and for one moment think that his mind
was weakening"
The justice spoke of his uncle, Justice
Field. 1t is an odd coincidence that a
nephew and uncle should occupy equal
stations, the highest in the gift of the
country, at the same time.
AS he told of Justice Fields failing
health his voice Softened. 1t is musical
anyway, but it became more so.
Justice Field will not be on the
bench much longer. He will retire
soOn Who will be his successor? I
am sure I don't know. But there will
be one, and in the near future, l
think"
Justice Field is 81 years old. His
nephew is 60.
Then he talked of Kansas and Kan
sans. The justice spoke highly of
George r. Peck and his great Grafton
al tic u-lN C1lIl1S u lIIC Logan IilOilQ-
ment. Then his face broke into a
smile and it was plain to see that an
other humorous story was coming. He
said something about Senator Ingalls,
4 shall never forget one time, when
ingalls, was president pro tempore of
the United States senate and the two
houses were called in joint session. In
such cases the president pro tempore
presides if the vice president is alb
sent.
1T was on one of these occasions and
70 rI,o
with senators.
The president of the United States
announced a page ingalls, was sitting
he's a great long, lean streak. His
every movement was angular and dig
nified. He is a great parliamentarian-
When the president was announced he
raped the table with the gavel and
the senators arose and stood until the
chief magistrate and his cabinet had
taken their seats.
Then came the supreme court The
gavel tapped the table again. The
grenadier did not move muscle. The
senate and the president and his cab
met rose and stood until the court was
seated.
THE members of the house followed.
Another tap Not a move And at
the head of the column which filed IN
| walked the speaker. Reed, another
great parliamentarian. He mounted
| the platform and took his seat beside
ingalls, Such a contrast as there was
~ nave never SScI- IOIAlSQ ~
/ Harlan, who was sitting next to me,
/ and told him to look
| There they sat-Ingalls thin and
| straight as an arrowhead, fat and like
| a great big overgrOwn boy, his head
! rolling around on his shoulders-bOth
great parliamentarians and great men.
/ 1t loked as if Ingalls, had brought some
| boy TO sit by him. I could not help
! smiling"
Justice Brewer arrived in Kansas City
| from Leavenworth this morning He
! spent the forenoon in the federal build
| ing, meeting old aCquaintances, and
| leaves at 6 O'Clock for Denver, where he
| Will visit a son-in-law before returning