Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-07

appointment of Thomas r. Bayard as Secretary of State, and was re- elected in 1887 and 1883.
 David Turpie. the venerable Sena- tor from Indiana, will he missed from thechamber when the fifty-sixtll Congress convenes. His place will be taken by a young man who was on assistant clerk of the Indiana house of representatives whan Mir. Turpie was elected by that body 10 the United States Senate. Senator Turpie is an ackno wledged authority ca constitutional law. He has been member of the Senate since March 1, 1887 lie has been men Der of the Indiana bar exactly fifty years and is one of the most eminent citizans of the State.
 Roger 0. Mills is the best known as the author of the Mills bill, which was as much discussed during the campaign of 1888 as was the McKin- ley bill in the succeeding campaign. Mir. Mills is a native of Kentucky, but has lived in Texas since lS49. He was elected to the house of represen- tatives in 1873 and served c0ntinu- ously in that body until March g, 1892, when he was elected to the Sen ate to succeed Horace Chiffon.
 John L. Mitchell, of Wisconsin, re- tires from the Senate after serving six years. Mir. Mitchell is native of Milwaukee, where ,se has al- ways lived.
 Edward Murphy, The Democratic Senator from New York, will be sue ceeded by Channcey NJ. Depew, Eaiter serving one term. Mir. Murphy came into public view Ut the time David E. Hill was the ruling factor in Dem- ocratic politics oi New York State. He was chairman of the Democratie State committee of New York from 1887 until 1895. The only public of flee he helu before he was elected to the Senate was mayor of his native city. Troy. from 1878 to 1883.
 Charles J. Faulkner, of West Yjr- ginla, will be succeeded in the fifty sixth congress by N. B. Scott. who has been tcommissloner of internal revenue since the incoming of the Mckinley administration. Senator Faulkner has been u member of the international Canadian-U United States commission for the adjust- | ment of differences in respect to the Dominion of Canada He took bis seat in the Senate March 4. 1887, and WAS reelected when his first term expired. He was chairman of the Democratic congressional campaign committee in 1894 and 1896.
 stephen NJ. White, of California who was cl airnan Of the Democrats ic national convention which nomi- mated Wm, | Bryan for president. concluded his term in the Senate or this day. Senator White has been active in politics in his native State since 1880. He has been district a. . torney of his county, member of the State Senate and lieutenant govern or.
 Lee Mantle, of Montana, whose seat in the next session will be occu- pied by Millionair Clark, has been n member of the Senate since January l6, 1895, having been elected to fill a vacancy. Senator Mantle is a news paper man, being the managing pro- prietor of the Inter-Mountain at Butte.
 William V. Allen's success or as a member of the Senate from Nebras- ka has not been chosen. but if is cer- taiD that Mir. Allen will not be re- turned, as the Republican party is In control of that State. Senator Al len is populist and has served one term.
 James Smith, Jr.. of New Jersey is another one-ferm Senator wh ase term of office expired with the end of the session. Senator Smith is . wealthy manufacturer and the sena- torship Is the only public office he has ever held.
 William N Roach, of North Dako-l ta, concluded his services as Senator after serving six years. Previous to being member of the Senate he x. as Interested in politics in his State The only public office he held wns m ayor of Larimore.