The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-22
SEEN AND HEARD AT THE CAPITOL

Several persons have remarked 70 Mr.
Payne floor leader Of the majority. that
he should have his cuffs shortened or take
a reef in his shirt sleeves They are 50
long that they appear to annoy him. When
his arms hang Imply at his side his big.
round white CUTS reach to the knuckles
Of his fingers. He has the habit OF push
ing them up his coat sleeves. but they
come down again directly.
Mr.. Richardson. minority leader. was
in a Jolly frame OF mind on Tuesday.
During the vote on Mr. Sulzer's fortlhca-
ton resolution. the tall Tcnnesseean
met Mr.. Payne in front OF the Speaker
desk. They caught each other BY the
shoulders in a confidential way aud seemed
to discuss the situation with rare good
humor. Then proceeding over TO the Re
publican side Mr. Richardson had a laugh
ing friendly chat with Mr.. Cannon.
Several times during the last few days
Senator Perkins has acted temporarily as
Presiding Officer Of tire Senate while a
number Of different mttters were under
discussion. He has thus had opportunities
Of dischargng many Of the duties OF the
Office, and the manner in which he has
done this has been In marked contrast to
that Of Senator Frye. the President pro
tempore. The latter speaks in a sharp.
business-like way, and while adhering
strictly to parliamentary rules. he rarely
makes use Of unnecessary words. Mr.. Per
kins speaks with great deliberation. and
often. when making a statement OF the
quest before the Senate. does 50 in
roundabout and redundant sentences.
The Misses Hay. daughters Of the Sec
rotary Of State. occupied seats in the Sen
ate diplomatic gallery for a short time
yesterday afternoon. Nothing of general
interest was being done on the Senate
floor at the time and the young ladies
spent the time in locating the various
Senator's seats by reference to diagrams
with which they were furnished by the
doorkeeper.
Mr. Bingham. father of the House.
strengthened his reputation as the Ward
McAllister of the House by appearing on
the floor vested with a new white waist
coat Mr.. Bingham usually wears his
cutaway coat severely buttoned up. but on
yesterday it was not So It is said that
Mr.. Bingham has as many crayats as there
are days in the session. They are never
obtruslve. though always exquisitely
tied. His trousers are always creased and
his patent leather shoes never seem TO
wear or get dusty.
A large number Of little boys and girls
from the primary schools OF Georgetown
were shown around the Capitol on Tues
day by some Of their teachers. and spent
few minutes in the galleries Of each
house. Before going to the Capitol they
visited various parts of the city in order
to get practical ideas as to its subdi-
vision. One OF the teachers said that
trips of this kind are taken as a means
of giving the pupils practical instruction
in the various studies. She explained that
the plan was to point out to the geogra-
ply classes of the schools the various
sub divisions of land and water.
Several members Of theatrical company
were at the Capitol yesterday, and after
going to various places OF interest in the
building took seats in one Of the reserved
galleries of the House. The two men in
the party we're acquainted with a number
Of Representatives who were on the floor
and pointed them out to their companions.
a proceeding which did not seem to please
some Of the other occupants OF the gallery,
who were trying to listen to the proceed
ings and were disturbed by the converse
ton Of their theatrical neighbors. who did
not conhne themselves to stage whispers.
Mr. LentZ, with a large party OF OHIO
constituents. made a tour OF the Capitol
Yesterday. He stood in the members
gallery for some time pointing out to his
friends public men On the floor and tell
ing Of their characteristics
Senator Wolcott during the time he
has been in Congress has gained the good
will Of his associates on both sides OF
the Senate chamber. not only by his IN
failing courtesy, but by his ability and
his pleasing personality. The Senator
takes part in nearly every debate and is
often witty but seldom sarcastic. His
good natured way Of apol0gizing for any
misstatement and of turning every re-
mark that might otherwise be disagreed
BILE in such a way as to change its char
aeter makes him an agreeable. desirable
participant in any debate in which active
partisanship is shown.
One of the few men in the House who
wears light clothes during the session is
Mr.. Mann Of Illinois Since Congress
convened he has appeared in the same
Greenish-yellow box coat and trousers.
He wears tan shoes.