The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-12

Even the most stupid Of men gradually
ACQUIRE polish from such associations.
The brightest of those who lose their
seats IN congress frequently return to
washington, as naturally as children re-
turn to their fresides They make II
their home and are found in ali walks of
NE Some resume their law practice or
become claim agents. Others speculate n
real estate, and others, apparently moro
fortunate, gravitate into new government
positions. Each finds his specially and
each extracts from WASHINGTON life his
own quantum of enjoyment. 1t was this
lnIatuauon that drew rare Ben Butter
worth pack here after his retirement from
congress-. He tried Chicago after leaving
Cincinnati, but the memory Of Washing
ton faseinattons was too much for him
win the return of a republican admins
isuatton he Vaulted once more into power
as commissioner of patents bur he re-
mains full-fedged Washingtonian. Bluff
Bill Morrison is another case in point
For years, as a member of the interstate
commerce commission, he has been a
central figure al Wizards and elsewhere
but he has never lost his devotion to I'LL
nois, and he will undoubtedly return there
after The expiration of his term. 1t is
somewhat remarkable that Jehu Baker,
who, as republican, defeated col. Nor
rison after the defeat of his horizontal
reduction bill in the House, is to-day a
populist representative from the old Nor
rison district.
But such men are here by scores. Judge
Elijah Brookshire, formerly of Indiana,
IS daily seen upon the streets. He sue
cumbed to the Establishments of Washing
ton life and established a law practice here.
Judge Lewis E. PaysOn of Illinois did the
same, and so did sturdy Mark H. Dun
nell of Minnesota. EX-Congressman Arch
hold II.
the most popular roadhouse in the vicinity
of Washington, and Gen. Levi Maish of
pennsylvania, once chairman of the COM
mittee on military affairs, is at the head of
an information bureau. Hilary A. Her
bert, Mr.. Cleveiands Secretary of the
Navy, whose sad misfortune has aroused
the sympathy of the nation, is also per-
manent resident being engaged in the
practice of law with his son-on-law. On
any pleasant day the sturdy figure of Judge
Silas Hare of Texas can be seen rounding
the corners of the streets on a bicycle. And
Col. Henry c. Worthington, the first con-
gresham from Nevada, Is almost daily
attendant upon the sessions of the House
to-day. George c. Hazleton of Wisconsin
is another successful attorney in Washing
ton, and since his departure from the cap
ltol has been prosecuting attorney of the
District of Columbia. Judson c. Glenn
ents of Georgia, who had a brilliant career
in congress is also back here as a men,
Der of the interstate commerce commits
sion.
Equally fascinating are the charms of
Washington City for retiring United States
Senators. A familiar form on the streets
is Henry w. Blair of New Hampshire.
The elegant and chivalric NJ. c. Butler of
South Carolina, is frequently seen in con-
versation at aristocratic clubs and else
where, while Eppa Hunton of Virginia en-
joys a lucrative practice in Washington.
Wilkinson Call of Florida is also in evil
dence, as is that veteran of Jurisprudence,
A. II. Garland of Arkansas. One of the
surest signs of the destinations of Wash
ington life are the periodical visits of men
once prominent in congress. They seem
to be drawn here by some silent infiu-
ence. Here they renew their old asso-
Citations, have good time generally, and
fly back home satisfied that the wheels of
government are moving as easily as ever,
and without their assistance. Not a SEES
sion passes without the temperance of
several X-congressrnen from New Eng
land, New York, Pennsylvania, and other
states. They seem to feel in duty bound
to return to the scene of legislative action
and are always welcomed by their Old as
sociates on the floor The cloak room is
a favorite nook for them. Here, seated near
a glowing CRATE, they retail "reminiscences
of the past, and return home ladened
with the latest Washington gossip.
Amos J. Cummings.