Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-22
CONGRESSIONAL.

| In the 5sasts yesterday 81 stated in
the Gazette Of thst ds7 Senator Tillnan
took the floor and delivered ssPeech in
reply to the secent criticism Of himself
By Senator 5pooner This speech began
with sstirical picture of the Senate as
minstrel show, which Mr.. Tillman
later said WAS bis first and last attempt
to be ''funny An attempt which at
its conclusion brought singing do
nuuciation from Senator Carmack in re-
sentiment Of allusions to him. This was
preceded by serious reply from Sena-
tor Spooner on the attitude taken BY
Mr.. TIllman on the race problem, all
finally resulting 10 session OF nearly
two hours behind closed doors
The secret session was followed by a
brief open one, In which Mr.. Tillman
made profuss apology TO Mr.. Carmack,
to all senators whom he had brought
into his FIRST essay in the line OF hu-
NOR" and finally TO the entire Senate.
81 very much regret that | ever under
took to be funny, and | will never do
80 any more" Mr.. Tillman then With
drew all be had eaid in his Jimmy es-
say" and said it would not appear in
the Record. This apology was at once
accepted by Mr.. Carmack, who regretted
that he had questioned the motives OF
his friend, aud he, too, Withdrew words
be had uttered In protest. Ar. Foraker
made a Gnsl attempt to get vote on hiS
compromise Brownsville resolution, but
objection wGs made, aud the matter will
be taken up today Mr Csrmack re-
marked iocularlY that there were not
more than Is or 20 Senators desiring 10
talk, and Mr.. Foraker, feignirg serious
mesa, retorted holly that the Senator
need not think the democratic side OF
the chamber could monopolize the talk-
ing. Mr.. Carmsck explained that he
was only trying to be funny, that it was
his frat attempt, and he would never
make another. As Senators were laugh
ing heartily over this parting SILLY, I'D
iOurnment was taken at G:lj o'clock.
The following are some Of Mr.. Till,
name remarks concerning the minstrel
show -
II / SIN entitled to position among
the burnt cork artists as Pitchfork Ben
at one end of the line. Fire Alarm Joe
Foraker ought 10 occupy the other end.
We do the Orlando Furieao act admir-
ably.
Then 10 between NC have the solemn
and serious minded Lone Star artist
| (CulbersJn), who has suddenly ceased 10
play the role Of detective and psrforms
a solo On the bones in praise of the Pres-
ident.
Then in line We have the brilliant and
courtly Senator from Virginia Oaniel),
whose specially ia oratory, and who
works his rhetoric overtime.
Next 8e have the dying swan, Smiling
Tom Patterson, of Colorado, the State
recently bought at auction by one Gug-
gonheim. His act is very pathetic, in
deed.
Next we have the redoubted Ter
nesaeean (Carmack), who was once a
knight, q very Hotspur in The lists.
But bis spear is broken Oft. he has
been endorsed lie joins the Ministries
to sing a last song 10 The victor oil
Brownsville
Next, as the negro preacher and
telephone artist in the show, yeritsble
chameleon in his accuracy OF reproduc-
ing White House colors, We have q
Senator dodge haiiing from Massa-
chusetls, the homo Of the sacred cod,
where the Adamses vote for Douglas,
and Lodge walks with the Almighty
As n middleman we have the pom
padour artist from Georgia Clay, who
depends upon his voice 20 carry con-
yiction to bis audience.
Then comes the star OF the troupe,
Gum Shoe Bill Stone, from old SIis-
souri,. lie can dance the highland fling
on top of a ten-ral fence and never touch
the ground, and his greatest feat is walk
ing On eggs without breaking the shells.
Last we have the artist from the
Badger State (SpocneD, an acrobat
and juggler Of international reputation.
He is supple, sly, and foxy, and having
once been q lawyer, is noted for his
ability to get on either side Of any
question. lie sings bass. alto, soprano,
or tenor, and ia superb 10 any role.
The House passed the District Of Co
lumbia appropriation bill, and the bill
to investigate the condition Of child and
women worker. BY a vote of ISL to
10, the House yesterday passed bill re-
lating TO the expatriation Of citizens and
their protection abroad, The bill Pre-
vides that q naturaized citizen who
leaves the country and dwells elsewhere
continually for Eve years shall be pre-
sumed 10 have abandoned citizenship
1he aowies Heis.
A coronei's inquest was held yester'
day on the body Of Herbert Pos0y, who
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