The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-10

Senator Purcell. the new Senator from
North Dakota. IS not set familiar with
the ways Of the Senate and the many
little courtesies that are required by sena-
tors.
lie has however, taken an active part
IN the business OF the body and d0esnt
hesitate to enter debate. The coll
loquy between him and senator Hepburn
during the consideration of the agrieul-
tural bin was amusing and an evidence
that the big man from the Northwest
could take care of himself. even against
an old-timer. lie Is a ready speaker.
Senator Purcell moved over to the Re
publican side during the debate and fred
questions al Senator Hepburn with fire.
quency and persistency. He did not take
time TO arise and ask the presiding officer
FOR permission, but quizzed the Idahoan
from his seat. After a time Senator Cal
linger. who was in the chair. requested
Senator Purcell to address the chair
when he desired to make remarks. TIE
new Senator graciously apologized.
$50 eN'i 'iaA % i"ii'''is "..N Ai'ioii9
.i'e employees 81 the senate sias o. 'He
Capitol Billy Burns, of the Senate docu-
ment room, has organized team and IS
soliciting contributions for its mantle
nance and support
Every employe from Secretary Bennett
down, has contributed and the prospects
are bright for a good team, and one thar
VIII be nattilv uniformed MANY ex-cOi-
leke stars are recognized on the list OF
eiigloies' and the manager is in earnest
when he says he viii be ready to chai-
iense any Of tie crack amateur teams IN
washington, Georgetown Alexandra, and
Anaeosua al the opening OF the base
ban season
II Is the subject Of much gossip around
the Capitol as 20 when Dir. Grandheld
viii qualify as postmaster Of the District
ana ms successor as First Assistant POST
is still serving Postmaster General Hitch-
cock as his hrst assistant, though the
salary is smaller than that Of the office
TO which he has been appointed and con-
hrme'i. II Is said he viii remain where
he IS until the post-ofiice appropriation bin
has passed both houses Of Congress. ow-
ing 10 bis familiarity with The provisions
of The measure and his intimate kn0wl-
edge Of the wants Of the Post-ofIice De
partmeut.
TIE John c Calhoun statue will be un-
yelled with appropriate ceremonies sat
urday, March =. The exercises viii take
place IN statuary Han recently called
the Han Of Horrors and Senators
Lodge Money, and Smith, Of South Caro-
Ina VIII make addresses. The resolution
70 sen aside March = as the day for the
was made ia the Senate by Senator Till
man. and IL was the intention OF the
Senator TO make the principal address.
Owing to his continued illness, Senator
filiman Will be unable 70 take part IN
the ceremonies.
a biz 70 erect a monument over the
grave Of Brlgadier General james. Shields
tn 81 Mary Cemetery. Carrouton. No.
has passed both houses Of Congress. The
life of Gen Shields shows a brilliant. re-
markabie and unusual career. He was 8
veteran Of two wars, the Mexican war
and the civil war.
lie was a member OF the house Of. rep
resentatives of Illinois. auditor Of the
state, justice OF the Supreme Court Of
Illinois. and Commissioner of the United
States General Land Once. IN addition