, 1902-05-13

NV words Of h accOmpan-
~ les his effort with noisy
declamations and violent
gestures. This sort OF orators remind
ed him of u story.
Years ago. when he was studying law
with one of the judges of the Supreme
Court OF Pennsylvania. a young man
came in the Office to tell the judge
about a great speech be had heard y
lawyer deliver before a justice of the
peace.
And so 1t was a great speech?' re-
marked the quiet old judge.
The most wonderful l ever heard
replied the enthusiastic youth.
What did the lawyer say?' persist
ed the judge.
Il don't remember what he said"
was the reply; but he jumped as high
as the table every time he raised his
voice"
Mr.. Littlefeld of Maine Is responsible
for a crush OF autograph hunters that
recently clogged the corridor on the
west side of the house. Some Boston
school teachers wanted to see him at
the capitol, but came in the morning
before he arrived. One Of these was a
Miss Stone. While they were waiting
in the gallery the word m~ischievously
passed around that 1t was the same
Miss Stone whom the Bulgarian brig
ands had held captive.
That attracted every page boy In the
capitol. and by the hour Mr.. Littletield
hove in sight they were all waiting for
the temperance of Miss Stone. The
Maine a caught the joke and warned
the caller, who good naturally signed
all Of the score OF cards that were
handed to her.
Senator Burrows of Michigan was
the cause Of a similar stampede q. few
days previously. When he entered the
rear lobby OF the house some one sug-
gsted that it was Richard Croker. The
two men look something alike, and the
little autograph fends followed him in
droves.
Here Is q very remarkable thing"
said a senator in the committee on
military affairs the other day.
What Is it?" chorused his col
leagues.
Here Is a bill which has been re-
ported Upon by Adjutant General Cor
bin, Lieutenant General Miles. and Sec
rotary Root. The remarkable thing IL
that they all agree"
John Allen of Mississippi. once the
wit Of the house, stepped into the OFF,
cial barber shop yesterday. He was
waiting his turn when Representative
Miers of Indiana. who has just been
refused a denomination, came in.
Hello. Miers!" said Mr.. Allen. ris-
ing and extending a friendly hand. II
understand you have reformed"
yes. this is my last term. John"
replied the Indiana representative.
well, I'm glad OF It," said Mr.. Allen.
"I've reformed. too. At first | thought
l would be lonesome out Of congress-,
but since I have been out | am better
off. enjoy that free-and-easy feeling
that l used to possess in my boyhood
days. l don't care to dodge around
corners to see whether any one 10
watching my every action. and l don't
have to keep my eyes peeled to see II
anybody is listening. Yes. sir, 1t IL
a real treat to be out among freemen
again."
Senator Fairbanks was called out in
to the marble room yesterday to meet
his old friend Paul Dresser, author Of
the song ION the Banks of the Wa
bash" Senator Hanna came along
and Mr.. Dresser was introduced to
him.
Dresser" said Senator Hanna, II
have heard a lot about you and your
song. and l am glad to meet you. l
can't sing a note and l never had q
musical instrument in my hand, but
l can whistle" And just to show he
could the distinguished Ohioan reeled