The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-02-15
WASHINGTON letter.
SPECIAL TO THE REVIEW.

to the 10th district people is the fact, that Con-
gresham Conner delivered his maiden speech on
the floor of the house of representatives last Fri
day. This was the day devoted to the considera-
ton and passage of private pension bills in the
house, and among others a bill introduced by
Judge Conner granting pension of fifty dollars
(s5o) per month to Major A. j. Holmes, most
worthy cltzen OF Boone, Iowa. The Judge had
successfully piloted this bill through the various
red-tape stages of the pension committee and it
beng such deserving case, he was bound it
should be passed Consequently when it came up
Friday in the house for final action he saw at once
by the way in which the democrats were Directing
that last brave effort must be made. Catching
the speakers eye at an opportune moment he got
possession of the floor and made an earnest and
eloquent plea for the passage of his bill. So we'll
did he speak that at the conclusion of his remarks
not single objection was heard, and the bill Sc
curing to Major Holmes pension Of fifty dollars
per month for the rest of his life went through sue
cessfully. This splendid achievement on the part
of Mr.. Conner may seem small affair to some
people compared to the passage of the larger bills
in which some state the entire country is in
terested, but when it is considered that so many
private pension bills are being turned down on ac-
of the lateness of the session and on account
also, of the growing sentiment among democrats
against such bills, then the full measure of his sue
cess IN this instance can be better appreciated
The judges first speech was commented upon most
favorably by many of his colleagues and friends.
The second series of delightful receptions given
by Mrs. Conner in conjunction with the wives of
nine other congressman, all of whom are stopping
at the Hamilton Hotel, was held in the parlors of
the hotel last Wednesday afternoon the same lad
les being in the receiving line. The parlors being
| tastefuly decorated with flowers and palms. the
prevailing colors in decoration being red and green
Refreshments served as before by some of the
young ladies of the hotel in one of the back par
lors Among the many callers were the wives of
nearly all the United States Senator's Over 200
cards were left for Mrs. Conner alone
Last Saturday night Hon. Lot Thomas of the
eleventh district and Mrs. Thomas gave dinner
| at the Dewey Hotel to the members of the Iowa
delegation and their wives. A most enjoyable
| evening was spent by ALL
The following invitation has been received by
Congressman and Mrs. Conner, and were issued
by Hon. j. A. T. Hull, chairman of the committee
on military affairs, to all the members of the Iowa
delegation and to many other Iowa people:
fln accordance with resolution passed by the
Commercial exchange of Des Moines, a sword has
been purchased for Capt. Robley D. Evans, U. s.
N The presentation of this sword will take place
| at his residence, No. 324 Indiana Ave, at $50
p. m. on the 10th inst Yourself and wife are
cordially invited to be present.
(Signed) ]. A. T. HULL
| This will undoubtedly be an interesting occasion
and social event of some moment in Iowa circles
Many Iowa people who have the highest regard
| for our Fighting Bob, and who will remember
with just pride the record he made while Captain
of the famous battleship Iowa. will be glad to learn
that this mark Of high appreciation is to be shown
him. The sword itself is a ssthing of beauty and
the memory of the way in which he received it
will probably prove ssjoy forever to the redoubt
able sBob in spite of the war. like character of
the gift itself.
| Last Friday, Congressman Conner appeared be-
fore the house committee on public building, and
made an earnest speech in favor of public build
| ing which he is trying to obtain for Boone Iowa
| He reports having met with encouragement,
although many of the members of this committee
are opposed to any further appropriations in this
direction this session. The people of Boone, how
ever, may rest assured that if they fail to secure
this coveted recognition from the committee on
public buildings this time, it will certainly not be
because Of any lack of dgent effort and ability on
the part of Judge Conner, who has labored very
faithfully in their behalf.
During these latter days of the session one can
hear most every phase of extra session talk. The
senator congressman, who is anxious to get
| home, because of some pressing private business
is very emphatic in his assertion that there will be
no extra session Of congress, while the more