The Washington herald., 1908-03-17

the Second judicial circuit of Indiana He
was elected to every Congress from. the
Fifty-fourth TO the Fifty-ninth. incIu-
sive. but resigned from the latter before
taking his seat, having been previously
elected 70 the United States Senate The
senator is a man OF equable tempera-
ment, and on all occasions, no matter
| how exciting he maintains a calm man
ner. He Is popular with his constituency.
and the probabilities are that he will
continue TO represent Indiana in public
life for some time to come.
Senator Hemenway is chairman OF the
Committee on University OF the United
States. member Of Appropriations
Claims, Military Affairs. Railroads, and
Indian Depredations.
The new Senator from South Carolina,
Senator Gary. was sworn in and took
the seat formerly occupied by Senator
Johnston. at the end Of the Freak Row"
Wher Senator Bailey spoke on the cur
rency bin he spoke TO great audience.
but Senator Tillman beat him a dozen
lengths yesterday. The outpouring of
people OF both sexes was immense. and
old employees Of the Senate say the crowd
was the largest for many a day. The
galleries presented a picture OF contrasts.
The men I'm the galleries wore dark
clothes The ladies wore spring suits Of
every SHADE, waists Of every style and
color. hats. some with gardens OF flowers
on them. and others with all kinds and
sizes Of birds wings
Senator Tillman held his hearers con
vulsed with laughter, the Vice President
working his gayei overtime 10 subdue the
outbursts. Senator Beverage several
times asked Senator Tuiman questions.
and each time he got an answer and
one that caused a laugh
Senator Spooner, when in the Senate
would hurl questions at the South Caro-
lnian. seeming 10 feel that II was his
especial duty TO do 50. II Is a coincident
that Senator Beverage occupies Senator
SpOoner's seat and likewise HIS shoes. or
at least, ne takes every opportunity 10
quiz Senate TiIlmau
Accusing the Republicans OF being dere-
lict in not passing certain legislation. Sen
stor Tillman asked why they didn't get
busy.
Senator Beveridge answered. with the
question Would the Senator from South
Carolina promise not 20 obstruct benef-
cial legislation
In no uncertain manner. Senator Till
man responded. The Senator from, In
diana cannot dictate TO me how shall
vote may be a cornield lawyer. but
! have more sense than that"
Later, in referring 70 the incident. Sen
ator Beverage called it "corn-fedr law
yer.
At one part OF his speech Senator TIL
man exhibited roll Of clearing house
certificates OF every description. Handing
II 10 Beverage he said. Pass IL along
among the faithful" No one on the Re
publican side seemed anxious 10 view the
remains whereupon Senator TIlluan
caused great laugh when he blurted out.
They refuse to recognize their of
spring"
Among The distinguished visitors st the
Capitol yesterday were Baron Rosen.
John Drew. and Gen. Francois Joubert-
Pienaar. the Boer war veteran
Both the oldest and the youngest Sena-
tors are III, and seriously.
Senator Bryan. Of Florida. the youngest
member Of the Upper House. is confined
TO his bed at Providence Hospital with
typhoid fever. where he has been for two
weeks
Senator Whyte. Of Maryland. is down
with grip at his home in Baltimore. and
reports from. his bedside are not reassUr-
ing. The members of his family are said
to be gathered about his bedside or
within easy call. and fears for the worst
are reluctantly entertained. He is eighty
five years old. and while ne is unusually
well preserved for q man OF his age. there
Is doubt that HIS condition is strong
enough 70 Withstand the insidious sapping
Of this dread disease.
Senator Bryan, although n newcomer IN
the Senate. and by several years the
youngest Senator. has made himself very
popular with his colleagues. and much
concern Is entertained for him. It IS not
believed, however. that he is in any pres
ent danger. although the crisis Of his dis
ease has not passed.
Senator Whyte is in a sense the father
of the present District government, as his
hand wrote the charter Of the system OF
government which the District Of Column
bia now enjoys He Is fondly known in
his native State as the grand old man
of Maryland" and has for over half
century been one of the Old Line States
ablest and most prominent public men.
He has occupied. at one time or another
during his long public career. nearly every
Office OF honor and Importance within the
gift OF the people OF Maryland.
Senator Kittredge has returned from his
hard task of repairing his fences for
HIS reelection Though he had troublous
times. he is still the big fat boy Of the
United States Senate, apparently not
having lost pound in weight
Civil Service Law Stifened.
From the Phisdelphia Record