The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-05

A gentleman and lady were passing
through the Senate corridor. when SEN
ator Aldrich came out of the Senate
chamber in that quick. snappy way. pc
culiar TO him.
Who is that gentleman with the
frown?" asked the lady.
Senator Aldrich. the boss of the Unit
ed States Senate" answered her COM
panion.
so he is the horrible man I read so
much about. The man who is respon-
sible for all of the ills of the country
and the one that the cartoonists picture
with horns"
THE same said the gentleman. He IS
truly the leader OF the Republicans. but
an honest and open one His stand is
firm on questions Of Importance. and you
can put your finger on him at any time.
He is well versed in all legislation, espe-
cially that relating to finances and tariff.
and while he IS called the boss. he has
the respect Of all who know him, his ad-
herents and adversaries alike"
That sounds we'll" said the lady.
but why does he frown so?''
He only looks that way when meditat-
ing. When he Is conversing with a
friend and away from the daily grind.
the frown resolves into a pleasant smile.
and he is then one of the most genial
companion.
Senator Crawford held forth yesterday
on the railroad bill When he started. he
remarked that he would occupy the at
tention of the Senate for a short time
only, but the questions came so thick
and fast from his hearers that his short
talk extended considerably over an hour
For a new Senator. Senator Crawford
gets into the debates with the regularity
Of an old-timer.
His manner is easy and his enunciation
is particularly clear He doesn't mind
interruptions, but goes right along in the
even tenor Of his way.
Senator Bacon is the possessor OF a
large black cloak of military cut. When
the dignified Georgian regales himself
in the said cloak he looks like a star
actor in real drama This cloak has
caused the Senator to form a bad habit
or rather a mournful one He occason-
ally take il into the Senate chamber and
throws IL carelessly over the back Of his
chair, giving it the appearance OF being
draped in mourning. Last Saturday dur
ing the memorial services over departed
Senators and members of the House. the
cloak was there hiding the chair from
view Many Of the spectators thought the
seat was that of a deceased Senator,
and it was so impressive that a cor
respondent, in HIS story Of the services,
described the draping OF one OF the seats
Yesterday Senator Bacon forgot his
cloak when he first entered the chamber.
bat soon he was to leave, and going
into the Democratic cloak room, returned
with the mournful article OF apparel.
which he threw over the back OF his
chair. II remained there during the
session. The Senator has a weak back
and the cloak is placed on the chair to
protect him from the draft occasioned
by the opening and closing OF the doors.
distinguished citizen from one OF the
" estern states was at the capitol, and,
in order to do the honors in the proper
way. his Senator instructed his clerk 10
show Mr.. Importance" around The
twain visited both houses Of Congress.
but there was nothing doing in the way
Of excitement. The clerk was profound
in his apologies for such quiet time.
remarking that If it had been two weeks
ago. some lively scenes would have been
witnessed.
The gentleman from the West. though
ofconsiderable importance as a vote get
ter. was deficient in book intellect SAY,
young Teller" said he what about this
here Cannonisn?'
That's a thing Of the past" answered
the clerk.
WAL said Mr. Visitor, most Of that
Cannonism was in committee rooms, any
how"