The evening times., 1900-02-10
SEEN AND HEARD ATTHE CAPITOL


Senator Deboe Of Kentucky wears the
heaviest and biggest gold speetscles OF any
United States Senator They are really
ponderous as spectacles go. The hooked
bars that run from the crystal discs TO
the ears appear TO spectators in the CALLER
les as about a quarter Of an inch wide and
the bridge and frame seem to be unusually
broad and thick AS the Senator sits at
his desk. his face seems TO CLEAN with
gold senaJor Chiffon of Texas also wears
heavy gold spectacles. but they are not in
the same class with those worn by Senator
Deboe.
Senators Teller of Colorado and Jones OF
Arkansas held long conversation on some
absorbing topic on the floor OF the Senate
yesterday. The Senator from Colorado came
over TO the Democratic side the gentle
man from Arkansas left his seat and the
two took up their position IN the north
west corner Of the chamber. Mr. Jones
did most OF the talking and Mr. Teller
listened attentlvely From the Affirmative
way in which Mr.. Teller nodded now and
then IL Was evident that he fully cOncurrcd
in the OpiniCns. whatever they were. be-
ing stated b. Mr.. Jones.
During the discussion Of a calendar bin
FOR the relief of a citizen OF one o. the
Western States in the Senate last weel,
the following story was told Of the cir
cumstances which caused the bill 10 BE-
introduced. A citizen Of Wyoming. named
King. one fine summer day. WAS feeding his
sheep upon hillside near the trail be-
tween Rawlns in Wyoming. and Fort Du-
chesne. In Utah. A troop OF cavalry were
u Ion Fl,
men had been detailed as hunters 20 get
provisions. The first thing King knew
ne heard the report OF d Winchester and
AZ the same moment felt the ball which
passed entirely through him. Two OF the
soldiers soon came uD and said that they
had mistaken him for an antelope. aud had
shot At him They went on aud Joined
their company promising TO send back
help. Being fearful Of the consequences OF
their action. they made no report al the
time when they joined their column aud
u was the next day before either Of them
made a report and the surgeon was sent
10 took after the wounded man In the
mean time he had managed In some Wa-
10 crawl back 20 his camp. where his wife
Nas. and he Was afJerWard laid VI for
many months in a hospital. incurrfng an
expenditure OF more than 5000 for medical
attendance. His sheep were scattered. an
gone and all his misfortunes scere caused
through the mistake and neglect Of a sol
dier OF the United States Army.
Representative Dick. Secretary OF The Re-
publican National Committee and Charles
r. Leech Collector Of Customs at Cieye-
laho. were iog some time IN conference
win senator iauue a. the capitol yester-
day Nr- Leeeh has looked after Senator
ianna's Interests a. home since HE elec-
ton 10 the Senale. and il is understood
that The political interests in CuyahOga
county was the subject Of discussion al
the conference Mr. Leech is said 10 have
reported that the anti-Hsnna faction has
in some way been appeased. and that har-
mony has again been restored
Anticipating d lively night session the
galleries Of the House were crowded las;
night And ID proved 10 be an exciting
session Tor few minutes. It reminded
one OF the stormy DAYS Of the Fifty-frst
Congress. when Tom Reed welded the
gaYel The occupants Of the galleries
many Of whom we're ladies' iu evening
dress. seemed TO enjoy the excitement
MT. Hepburn Of Iowa proved last night
that he can Out-Reed Reed when il be-
comes necessary TO carry point. His az
tion in ignoring Afr. Talhert o. south Car
oiina drew forth Kisses from the Demo
cratic side OF the House.
Representative Levy Of New York ap-
peared on the floor OF the House last night
atttrea IN fu!l dress He presented q
striking contrast TO the other members
Friends Of AR. Levy say ne never goes out
in the evening without donning q fuH-
dress suit
The probabilities are that there viii be
no more Friday night sessions Of the
House during this term OF Congress. The
indications today are that the suggestion
made last night by Mr.. Talbert OF South
Carolina viii be agreed to- and thai an
understanding Will be reached whereby
Saturday will be set apart for the cousid-
GRAFTON O. private pension bills Nearly
every member is heartily in favor Of the
proposition.