The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-10-18
copyright 1903 by Thomas Fitch.l

would have accepted from them xind-
ly counsel as to the exercise of their
new civic duties. Failing to receive
this they fell under the control OF adj
yenturers who h4L no interest in the
country, and so some queer specimens
OF craftsmanship were sent to Con-
gress.
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A member for South Carolina was
accused of selling a cadetshfp. He
was an ex-preacher and a ready
speaker. The offense was clearly
proved, and before the Committee re-
port, which recommended his expul-
sion, could be presented, he rose to a
question of privilege, and arranged
roll of manuscript on his desk. Prior
to beginning the delivery Of his long
and ornate speech. he sent his resigna-
ton to the clerks desk where it was
read. He then commenced his speech,
but before the first sentence was fa.:,ly
uttered the gavei Of the Speaker de-
scended. 1.-THE late member from
South Carolina said Mr.. Blaine, has,
as an ex-member. the privilege OF the
floor but not OF addressing the House.
The Chair cannot recognize him for
he is no longer a member of this
House-the regular order will be pro-
ceeded with" "I'1l make that speech
yet" exclaimed the ex-member to some
He returned to South Carolina, ran for
the vacancy created by his own .resig-
nation, was elected. returned to his
former seat. and on one Saturday
"Swashbucklers' Dad'-gave his ca
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had 1t quietly entombed in the Con-
gressional Globe.
In 1868 was elected Representative
in Congress from the State of Nevada,
and in a quiet way felt my import
ance." An extra session of Congress
was called for March 4th. 1869. and 1
went to Washington early in February.
Walking down Pennsylvania avenue
one bright morning, 1 met my old
friend John s. Harris. We had been
close friends and comrades in Milwau-
kee before the war. He was then head
clerk in clothing store. and I was
bookkeeper in a grain. commission
house. We had lost sight of each other
for eight years or more. After a warm
greeting. and discussion of old times,
I, supposing that Harris, who in Mil
waukee was always dabbling in minor
politics, was seeking government
office. said to him. Now, John, is
there anything I can do for you here,
any place I can help you to get?"
mo, think not he replied, 'but
thank you for the offer: maybe can
help you. What may I ask, is the
object Of your visit to Washington
"Oh," I replied, swelling just a little
with conscious pride, ''I am member
of Congress from Nevada. And you,"
said I, "Is your stay here likely to be
For some years It will
be- was his answer, ct am United
States Senator from louisiana"
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In 1891 professional business carried
me, temporarily, to mountain county
in North Alabama. Lured by the beau
ty and cheapness of attractive timber
and coal land on the bank of the Ten
nessee river, I bought a half interest
in it. / endeavored to organize a COM
pany in New York to work it, but as
soon as I mentioned that it was in Ala
bama, the glad hand of the New York
investor turned to ice, and he barely
refrained from telephoning the police
to come and take me away. Return
ing to Alabama / told my associate
owner that unless we could obtain local
capital, or provide capital for develop
ment ourselves, the property must re-