Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-20
BOYS PLAY AT CAPITOL
Representative Sweeney of Derby Pelt-
 ed by Members of House.

ed by Members of House.
 It was rumored around the Hobbies of the house, Thursday, that at the proper time, when all the serious bust- ness of thesstate was disposed of, MT Sweeney of Derby would be called to the chair, and that the members would have their frolic which usually attends the closing hour of the session of the general assembly. There have been instances of rough house. before which went beyond the limits of frolic, but it Is doubtful if there was ever such disorder as was witnessed for thirty minutes Thursday, with MT Sweeney occupying the speakers chair. Mir Sweeney Is a good natured man, whose beaming face is always wreathed in smiles which deepen when he is addressing the house.
 When, tn obedience to a summons from Speaker Kenealy. MT Sweeney approached the speakers desk, entire ly unconscious of the purport of the summons, his face was rather pale and he exhibited some nervousness when the speaker invited him to take the chair. He accepted 1t. however, in good faith, thinking that he would have the opportunity to realize the ambition of many members to act as speaker pro tenn. His appearance. standing in the speakers place. was the signal for the frolic-if it can be called by that eu- phonious name. Members slammed the lids of their desks and from many threats came the shout "Mr Speaker" This was followed by the throwing of paper wads, made from the leaves of hs Sn1,1 In aoY Ne from all sides of the house. Speaker Pro Tem Sweeney lodged them Is well as he could. He extended his arms and held his hands in imitation of a base ball catcher. It was evident A7r Sweeney was brought back to the days of his boyhood. when the national game had an attraction for him and before the more weighty affairs of state took possession of his mind As a precau- ton against losing his eyesight he shut his eyes and waved his hands about, seeming for all the. world to be trying to catch ina ginary obects. Lady Mac beth was not more eager to seize hold of the phantom dagger than was MT Sweeney to catch, the flying missiles. He sat in the speakers chair but found that it was too low. He then elevated himself by putting waste basket and q copy of the revised statutes on the seat of the chair. The clerks continued in their place until regard for their per sonal safety compelled them to fly. But Speaker Pro Tenn Sweeney held his ground. He shouted that he wanted to make a speech. but the members in creased the noise by louder shouts, while the books and paper wads were as thick as snowflakes. Many struck MT Sweeney, but the iercer the on- slaught the more determined he seemed to resist it. Some one threw water from the gallery on him, and for mo- ment the smile left his face. He looked toward the gallery. and eyes met the soft looks of amused ladies. One of them handed her umbrella to MT Sweeney, who opened it. He resumed his place at the speakers desk. holding the umbrella over his head. It served to protect him from further drench- ing, and he used it as a shield to pro feet himself from the missiles More water was thrown from the gallery, but if fell on the umbrella. %
 Clerk Baldwin returned to his place at his desk and announced that he had a communication from the governor. It was bogus, and everyone but Speaker Pro Tem Sweeney knew its nature. MT Sweeney thought it was genuine ana roared himself hoarse for order that the communication from his excellency might be read. Speaker Kenea1y had taken the gavel with him, but the block remained and Mir Sweeney hammered the desk with the latter. Some one made motion to adjourn, but Mir Sweeney refused to entertain it until the communication from the governor was read. This decision provoked a renewal of laughter and the din in- creased. Pandemonium reigned.
 Speaker Pro Fem Sweeney, his smile of good nature maintaining it's un- clouded radiance, shouted to the mem bers to preserve order. His shouting was unheeded. Mir Sweeney shook his clenched fist at the members and shout ed:
 'I have a blackthorn stick at home, and I wish I had it here.' .r
 The members roared with laughter. One of the members went up behind MT Sweeney and pulled a waste basket over his head, covering his entire face. Whepit was removed MT Sweeney greet ed the turbulent house with Foxy Grandpa's smile. Another member re- moved the speakers chair in the hope that MT Sweeney would fall when he attempted to sit. Finally MT Connor of Enfield went up to MT Sweeney and advised him to leave the chair. With some reluctance MT Sweeney followed the advice of the gentleman from En- field. t- When the affair was over MT Swee- ney examined the umbrella. and found it broken. He found the lady who had so kindly loaned it to him. He re- turned the umbrella and gave the lady his card, saying that he would pay the cost of repairing it.
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