The age-herald., 1898-01-09

Even the most stupid of men gradually &C., quire a polish from such associations.
 The brightest of those who lose their seats in congress frequently return to Washington as naturally as children return to their firesides. They make it their home and are found in all walks of life. Some resume their law practice or become claim agents. Others speculate in real estate, and others, apparently more fortunate, gravitate into new government positions. Each finds his speciality, and each extracts from Washington life his own quantum of enjoyment. It was this infatuation that drew rare Ben Butterworth back here after his retirement from congress. He tried Chicago after leaving Cincinnati, but the memory of Washington Vaccinations was too much for him. With the return of republican administration he vaulted once more into power as a commissioner of pat ents, but he remains a full-hedged Wash ingtonian. Bluff Bill Morrison, is another case in point. For years, as member Of the interstate commerce commission, he has been a central figure at Willard's and elsewhere, but he has never lost his de- votion to Illinois, and he will undoubtedly return there after the expiration of his term It is somewhat remarkable that Jehu Baker, who, as a republican, defeated Col. Morrison after the defeat of his hori- zontal reduction bill in the house, is today a populist representative from the old Nor rison district.
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 But such men are here by scores. Judge Elijah Brookshire, formerly of Indiana, is daily seen upon the streets He succumbe1 to the blandishments Warhintgon life and cstablishe law practice here. Judge Lewis D. Payson, of Illinois, did the same, and so did sturdy Mark Y. Dunnell, of Min nescta. Ex- congressman Archibald M. Bliss, of Brooklyn, is the host of the most popular roadhouse in the vicinity of Wash ington, and Gen. Levi lrsh, of Pennsyl- vania, once chairman of the committee on military affairs, is at the head of an in formation bureau. Hilary A. Herbert MT. Clevelands s secretary of the navy, whose sad misfortune has aroused the sympathy of the nation is also a permanent resident, being engaged in the practice of law with his son-in-law. On any pleasant day the sturdy figure of Judge Silas Hare, of Texas, can be seen rounding the cori CTS of the streets on bicycle. And Col. Henry c. Worthington, the first congressman from Nevada, is almost daily attendant upon the sessions of the house today. George c. Hazelton, of Wisconsin, is another suc- cessful attorney in Washington, and since his departure from the capitol has been prosecuting attorney of the district Of Co., lumbia. Judson c. Clements, of Georgia, who had a brilliant career in congress-, is also back here as a member of the inter- state commerce commission.
 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 M. c. Butler, of South Carolina, is frequently seen in con versation at aristocratic clubs and else where, while Eppa Hunton, of Virginia, enjoys lucrative practice in Washington. Wilkinson Call of Florida, is also in evil dence. as is that veteran of jurisprudence, A. H. Garland, of Arkansas. One of the surest signs of the Vaccinations of Wash ington life are the periodical visits of men orce prominent in congress. They seem to be drawn here by some silent influence. Here they renew their old associations, have a good time generally, and fly back home satisfied that the wheels of govern ment are moving as easily as ever, ands without their assistance. Not a session passes without the reappearance of several ex-Congressmen from New England, New York, Pennsylvania, and other states. They seem to feel in duty bound to return to the scene of legislative action, ant are always welcomed by their old associates on the floor. The cloakroom is a .avorite nook for them. Here, seated near a glowing grate they retail "reminiscences of the past, and return home ladened with the latest Washington gossip.
 AMOS J. CUMMINGS.