The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20

ly known month ago; to-day one of the
most familiar in the House The eyes
are keen and bright. the nose straight
and incisive, the jaw strong and the brow
broad, indicative of great intellectual
power This is the face of the successor
of Gov. Dingley. He has brought Maine
built up fertilization of facts and figures
that seemed impregnable, but Lands went
over the glacis as Hazen swept over the
parapets of the fort on the Ogeechee. No
finer speech has been made in the House
for quarter of a century. 1t came hot
from the brain and intellect, and was
| tempered by classic dietion and modula-
| uon- To use the words of a colleague,
Littlefield addressed the Judge. and Lam
dis captivated and captured the Jury.
Now, while you are in the gallery turn
your eyes to the right to a seat border
ing the second rib OF the fan on the Demo-
cratic side OF the House. Here sits an
other man of mark. and one worthy Of
the highest political honors. He has curly
auburn hair, the purest complexion, classic
features, blue eyes, and a face indicative
OF great mental power and intellectual!
pluck. 1.-the in physique and neatly at
tired, ne would attract attention at al
most any public gathering This gentle
man Is Edward W. Carmack. of Memphis
He made his debut in the Fifty-fifth Con-
gress. Fresh from the editorial sancturn
he appeared upon the mating of states
manship. On the threshold he was con-
fronted by that giant Of Mugwumpery.
Josiah Patterson.
Contested Pattcrson's Seat.
The giant contested Carnacks right 70
ElS seat Patterson no.
nearly SOC plurality, running on a gold
platform with a Republican Endorsement
Carmack stood on the Chicago platform
with 2 Populist running straight against
him; yet the MugWump claimed to be the
regular Democratic nominee The House
was strongly Republican The Committee
on Elections reported in favor of Patterson.
Josiah was well and favorabIy known 70
many Of the Republican members. 8 care
ful canvass Of the House showed an an
parently secure majority in his favor.
The case was pressed 10 consideration.
Carmack's friends were disheartened and
without hope. John NJ Allen. of Missis-
sippi. went TO the front and made now
erfully quaint speech IN his behalf but 4
did not change the situation Suddenly
Carmack himself sprang into the field.
He threw away his shield and cut straight
10 the marrow II was a speech worthy
OF Sargent 5. Prentiss. It's tropeg. SINH
les. and metaphors were strikingiy orfgi-
nal II was iTidesCent in imagery and
convincing in argument II sparkIed with
wit and dripped with sarcasm. II was
apparent that Carmack had given I'D all
hope Of justice and that he was devotlng
all his energies 10 the fiaying OF his an
tagonist. His listeners were entranced
They sat as IL riveted 10 their seats. With
hueney and dispatch the Tennesseean con
tinued his work. Patterson sat on the
outside rim OF the Republican benches
listening 10 his eXcoriation In indignant
establishment Carmack painted him with
the brush OF an artist. The most delicate
shade OF his political complexion was
there and all the exquisite penciIings of,
an artist familiar with the easel and the
brush. When he resumed his seat the
House broke into a whirlwind OF applause
and the aisles were ehOked with men
from both sides struggling 10 congratu-
late him.
Carhaek'a Leading Light.
The speech itself made the votes that
personal influence could not secure, and
Josiah Patterson left the House without
being sworn In. Like LiitlefieId. Carmack.
also new member. sprang TO prominence