Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-03-08

 appointment of Thomas F. Bayard as Secretary of State, and was re- elected in 1887 and 1893.
 David Purpie, the venerable Sana- tor from Indiana, will be missed from theehamber when the fifty-sixth Congress convenes. His place will be taken by young man who was an assistant clerk of the Indiana house of representatives when Mr. furFie was elected by that body to the United States Senate. Senator Purple is m aekno 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 eitiz ,ns of the State
 Roger Q. Mills ia 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 bin in the succeeding campaign. Mir. Mills is native of Kentucky but has lived in Texas since 1S49. He was elected to the house of rcpresen- tatives in 1873 and served continu- 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. Mr. Mitchell is a native of Milwaukee, where .,e has d. ways lived
 Edward Murphy. The Democratic Senator from New | ork, will be sue ceeded by Channeey M. Depew, Eaiter serving one term. MT. Murphy came into public view at the time David B. Hill was the ruling factor in Dem- ocratic politics of New York State. He was chairman of the Democra tie State committee of New York from 1887 until 1895. The only public of- flee he held before he was elected to the Senate was mayor of his native city, Troy, from 1878 to 1883.
 Charles J. Faulkner, of West Vir- ginia, will be succeeded in the fifty sixth congress by N. B. Scott, who has been scommissioner of internal revenue since the incoming of the Mckinley administration. Senator Faulkner has been member of the international Canadian-United States commission for the adjust ment of differences in respect to the 1 Dominion of Canada. He took bis seat i'll 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 chairman of the Democrat ie national convention which nomi- mated Fm. J. Bryan for president. concluded his term in the Senate on this day. Senator White has been active in politics in his native State since lSS0 He has been district at tofney 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 u member of the Senate since January l6, 1895, having been elected to fill a vacancy. Senator Mantle is n news paper man, being the managing pro prietor of the Inter Mountain at Butte
 William Y. Allen's success or as a mem Der of the Senate from Nebras- ka has not been chosen, but it is cer- tain that Mir. Alien 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, IT,. of New Jersey, is another one-term Senator wh ese term of office expired with the end of the session. Senator Smith is wealthy manufactures and the sena- torship is the only public office ire has ever held
 William N. Roach, of North Dako- ta, concluded his services as Senator after serving six years. Previous to being member of the Senate he '. as interested in politics in his State. The only public office he held was mayor of Larimore.
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