The Washington times., 1904-12-25


fetal work which is put upon them by
reason of their important committee as
signments.
President pro tenn. Frye is spending the
holiday season in New Jersey, not far
from New York city. Senator Aldrich
was another of the statesmen to take
an early departure, and has gone to
Rhode Island. Senators Allison and
Spooner have become so acclimated
through their long service in Washing
ton that they spend their holidays here,
and this same plan will be followed by
Vice President-elect Fairbanks.
Cullom Revels in Work
Senator Cullom of Illinois is spending
the holidays, for the most part, meath
the Capitol dome. Like his veteran co..
league, Cockrel of Missouri, ne has a
penchant for hard work and is content
to leave the good times in feasting and
celebrating to men less occupied with
heavy official burdens. while he sits at
the conica1 table in the Senate Appro-
priations Committee room and tussles
with the schedules of the executive
legislative and judicial appropriation
bill
When the Senate gets into smooth
follows out the program of the Repub-
lican steering committee, there are
oftentimes people. unacquainted with
the details of procedure, who form the
impression that 1t is the easiest sort of
a thing to be a Senator or Representa-
tive in Congress. These people, how
ever, do not see behind the scenes into
the committee rooms, where the hard
work is done while the rest of the coun-
try is claiming its holiday. If they had
eyes which could pierce the Capitol
walls, they would see such hard work
ers as Cullom, Cockrell and other vet
Grams toiling over details, and making
the rough places smooth. so that the
great supply bil;s may later be enacted
into law with a minimum of delay in
open session
Hawley as Singer.
Senator Hawley, whose health con-
tinues fair, although he is not able TO
attend the sessions of the Senate. will
have a quiet celebration of Christmas
at his home in n Street, near Seven
teeTth. with his wife and three daueh-
terS.
Colleagues of the Senator who go to
talk over old times with him never fail
TO call TO mind the generals fame as
a singer In former days he used to de-
light his friends with stirring renditions
OF army songs. His reputation in this
line soon put him on the list of musical
spellbinders and it came 10 be a matter
of course at army reunions and College
alumni banquets to have him sing
Marching Through Georgia
1t is related that one time, when
expected to give this inspiring song
General Hawley took his friends by sur
Prise by singing rousing song in Ger
man. He gave all the rolls and trills
imaginable and from that day ON the
Senator's versatility was never open to
doubt
Gallinger at the Hub.
Senator Gallinger, chairman of the
Senate District Committee, who has
been actively engaged all summer and
iaH On the merchant marine inquiry,
Is having now his first relaxation from
Official cares for months past He has
gone to Cambridge, Mass, to spend tne
nrst OF the holidays with a married
daughter and win then go to his home
in New Hampshire for the rest of the
official recess
Before going away the Senator had
the merchant marine report ready fo,
presentatis% to Congress and win hand
IL in on January 8, the first day of the
session after the recess ends witt, this
yoiuminous work finished, he feels able
to enjoy 10 the utmost the few days
rest in his native heath.
Burnham Welcomed Home.
His colleague. Senator Burnharn. has
gone directly back home. there to n.
congratulated by his constituents on
his rapid promotion from a small dark
committee room down In the Senate
terrace TO the dignity and comfort OF
the chairmanship of the Committee on
Relations with Cuba, and with # the
occupancy of one Of the historic rooms
on the basement floor OF the Senate
wing.
A distinction of this sort counts well
it may be understood, with the con-
sutuents of a Senator who has been in
office only a little more than two years
Foraker's Family Party.
Senator Foraker, who has been away
from Washington for few days, looks
forward to returning in time to enjoy
the greater part of the holiday season
here with his family, including his mar
ried daughters.
Senator Warren has been kept too
busfly engaged with the consideration
OF appropriation bills to even think of
making trip to his Western home
Ee spends many hours at the Capitol
and when the days hard work is con-
cluded finds relaxation in a large circle
or prominent acquaintances
Beveridge Visits Mother.
Senator Beveridge will follow out an
annual custom in spending the day of
the great Christian festival ct the home
Of his mother in Champaign. Ill He
always does this regardless of other
Invitations or demands upon his time.
From there he will return TO Indian
apolfs, where a merry struggle is in
progress over the postmastership. Here
tofore that office In the home town of
Senator Fairbanks has been conceded to
him. but Mr.. Fairbanks has magnani-
mousIy waived his right under the un-
written law. Senator BeveridRe's
friends do not know whether or not
this is especially fortunate for him. since
only one candidate can be pleased, while
many may become bitter I'm consequence
OF failure to land the plum The SEN
ator's visit home is looked TO for good
results in Strengthening out the tangie