Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-06
HIS FIRST EXPERIENCE.
How Lot Thomns Was Initiated Into
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HOW Lot Thomas Was Initiated into
Congress-.
Washington, Dec. 6.-Representative
Lot Thomas, of Storm Lake, was initi-
ated into his congressional career with
a unique experience In the great jam
attending the opening of congress,
while making his way through the east
corridor of the capitol, hefelt someone,
jostle up against him. Looking down
at his Immaculate shirt bosom he no.
ticed the absence of a valuable diamond
stud. AT the same time he observed a
man rapidly passing from his side and.
elbowing his way through the crowd.
Mr.. Thomas gave pursuit. The stranger
passed to the restaurant floor below
and was going rapidly along the main
corridor toward the doors which open
on the capitol plaza, when Mr.. Thomas
called to him to stop. II have no time
TO talk to YOU the stranger exclaimed
in an impatient tone, waving the menu
Der from Storm Lake back while still
Heading toward the door. Mr.. Thomas,
however, kept close on his trail. But
| tell you TO stop" he exclaimed. II
want to talk to YOU"
Cant stop now said the man, and
by this time he was close to the door.
If you don't stop, said Mr.. Thomas
TN call a policeman.
This brought the stranger to stop
right at the door. He fulnbled in his
pocket impatiently and held out the
diamond. Here, take it, Ne said,
"and let me co. Mr.. Thomas seized
his treasure and the next moment the
thief bolted through the door and was
out of sight.
According to Information believed to
be reliable it is the Intention of the re-
publican leaders in The house not To let
anything Intervene to delay the passage
I,f the currency bill. The plan is 70 take
up the measure and pass 1T without
waiting for the committees to be APP
pointed by the speaker. which will be
about the holidays. Another PROPOSE
ton which is receiving serious atten
lIion, in view of the small republican
majority in the house and the desire to
expedite business, is the selection of a
l.party whip To see that a majority is al
Ways within reach. The democrats are
lsexpected totry embarrassing tactics u
| hamper action of their opponents, and
| roll calls will be abundant features of
| the session. ii is proposed to appoint
i atil. ASSISTANT III tNtIy Stdtc aciSSetlioii,
who Will be responsible for the attend
/ anee of his members on short notice
when needed.
Representative Thomas was one of
i the early names called in the drawing
i for seats in the house. He selected a
/ desk in the center of the first group OF
seats TO the right of the main aisle,
next TO Mr.. McCaeary, of Minnesota.
Mr.. Doliver. of Iowa, secured desk in
1.-the second group of seats in the second
lsrow, and sits next TO Cen. Bingham, OF
| PENNSYLVANIA.
Mr.. Hepburn. Of Iowa. was the least
Lucky man of the entire membership of
! the house. His was the last name TO be
eallea and as all the seats on the re-
Il publican side We're pre-empted he was
i forced to select a desk in what is pop
4 ularly known as the "Cherokees strip
sIpn the democratic side. He was re-
ceived with a yolley of applause BY
j d Ii sides as he crossed the hall to taks
4 Hobson's choice.