New-York tribune., 1902-01-12

and took an active part in the development OF the
Hawkeye State. Her marriage to Governor Shaw
took place in 1877. at about the time ne hung out
his shingle as a lawyer. and from then until now
she has been In every a helpmeet. a wise aad
clever adviser.
AS wife OF the Governor Of Iowa she enjoyed
wide popularity. her home was a gathering place
for all that best in that Western capital and
she drew her husbands constituents toward her
and their friendship by her hearty cordiaity
her rare sympathy and tact. She too
busy to listen To the tales of the unfortunate or
70 lend a helping hand and besides her duties
a social leader. she took the greatest interest in
church work, and is one of the influential
women in the Methodist Church In this as in all
other things. she has the sympathy and co-opera-
ton OF her husband, who is a leading member in
Methodist councils having been lay delegate TO
four of its quedrenniaI general conferences Secre
tary Shaw has planned To take large house in the
west end of the town. and as soon as his family is
installed will do his share toward making the pres
ent administration a success socially.
one of the most amusing men In the House OF
Representatives is Peter J. Otey. who represents
veteran OF the civil War. having served In the
Confederate army from the outbreak OF hOstilities
until peace declared. He took part in the
Western campaign which ended at Donelson and
Shiloh. senior field officer under Early at
Cedar Creek, and received severe wound at the
attle OF NEWMARKET. II is this military expert
ence and the hardshps he suffered in the field
that make Mr.. Otcy warm a champion OF the
soldiers. advocate OF all measures that cO1duce
to their comfort and benefit The same qualities
that him fame a stump speaker make him
a successful orator in the House, and his speeches
on no matter what subject interesting and apt
to be humorous Although a warm partisan, he is
acrimonious. and he is given TO telling funny
stories in inmitable way. Mr.. otey is a mem
Der of the committees Claims. the District OF
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favorite both sides Of the chamber.
There has recently been rescued from the lumber
and returned post Of honor In the office
Of the Vice-President historic bit OF furniture
known the Adams mirror. II is a modest look
ing glass. framed in what is known as the Colonial
style and bought in New-York by John Adams
when he Vice-President for the immense sum-
II considered in those days. Of $40 When
the capital removed 20 Washington II
brought here and hung In the Vice Presidents
room. where II remained for many years. first
occupying place OF honor and pointed TO
visitors because OF Its elegance. but finally
displaced from its high estate TO make place for
finer successors 1t at last reegatcd to the
lavatory and shown as a curious relic of another
age and bridal couples children and other tourists
surface that had reflected the faces OF so many
ilustrious men, But the little glass, which was
inspired heated debate because of its magnin-
cence and the enormous Of money ii cost was
Three years ago when the viee-President's room
was refurnished irreverent hands removed II from
the closet where 1t had found an ASYLUM and
slowed it away in the lumber room. Mr.. Wood.
the assistant architect OF the Capitol found IL there
and hung II on the walls OF his office from where
Charles Moore. clerk of the Committee on Dis
trict Affairs. begged it, and for some time II hung
in in place Of honor in his COMMITTEES room, but
finally to the ears Of Senator Frye. who ordered
that il should be immedetely returned the Vice
Presidents room, not to It's former hiding place
in the lavatory, but TO conspicuous position on
the walls where II bravely shines amid its spIendid
surroundings.
Mrs Dominis. the former Queen OF Hawaii who
is still called by a devoted following Her Majesty