The Washington herald., 1910-05-17

The successor to Senator Scott. Of
West Virginia win be chosen by pri-
mary election, each county holding an
individual primary. Representative Hub
oard is contesting the seat Of Senator
Scott and the battle is raging between
the two. II is a coincidence that both
contestants are from Ohio County
a great many United states Senator's
stroll home after adjournment A favorite
route is through judiciary Square one
day last week a very prominent South
ern Senator was vending his way
! through the square and he noticed a
bird which had the appearance Of a
partridge. The Senator is welI-known
sportsman. and he was puzzled 70 md
partridge in such a place and alone.
knowing that that variety Of fowl usually
travels in coveys. lie could not sleep
for thinking Of the unusual occurrence.
Finally he went to Edward b. Clark. the
Well-knoWn ornitholOgist. and stated his
troubles Mr.. Clark at once set his mind
at rest by informing him that the bird
was a species Of woodpecker called flicker
The Senator's peace Of mind has been
restored
Representative slemp. the only Repu5-
hcan Representative from the old Do
minion. has the night Of his life for re-
election this fall His opponent is the
strongest man that the Democrats could
place in the field. Representative Slemp
is in receipt OF many letters from his
district commencing his course in Con-
gress and assuring him Of support
The Senate has been meeting by agree
meut AT II o'clock in order 10 expedite
business. The attendance at that hour
has been small, but yesterday IL reached
climax. When the chaplain offered
prayers. there was not Senator IN
sight. The chairs were vacant. the pages
and employees comprised the audience.
After reading the journal. Senator John
ston suoled In with several others.
Mr.. President" said the AIabamian.
seeing the empty seats, 4 move that
hereafter the Senate convene at y
clock instead of H. The question was
put and the ayes seemed 10 have IL.
Senator Hughes was not satisfied and
asked for q roll call, which resulted ia
the adoption of Senator Johnston's mo-
tlon by one majority. Some years ago
an almost similar incident occurred.
When the chaplain had finished the
prayer. the only Senator visible was
Senator Platt The presiding officer i'm
mediately called the Senator from New
York 20 order, and the reading Of the
journal was proceeded with.
Women arc stu interested spectators
at the BaHInger-Piuchot investigation.
They go there from curiosity and sit
throughout the hearings one Of the
regulars was heard to say TO her COM
panion the other day. What is all this
about anyway" why" said the other
regular, Mr.. BaIliuger wants % sell all
the government land. and Mr. Plnchot
doesn't want TO-" "BaHinger is right.
said the first regular; IF the government
sold all the land. we wouldn't have 20
pay any taxes"
The Inauguration parade came in for
timely comparisons in the debate in the
House on the change Of date Repre-
sentative Harrison compared the parade
20 circus parade or wild West show
Representative ThetUs Sims went far
ther. and called the whole event large
sized edition Of a country fair.
Hon William J. Stone IS rapidly be-
coming the humorist and jester OF the
United States Senate. His telling Of the
battle over the Tong and short haul"
amendment Of the railroad bin on Friday.
Nav 13. was spicy and full OF wit. in
the course Of his remarks. he drew a
word picture: Il See" said the Ms
sOUrian. the passing Of the old timers.
I see La Toilette taking the place OF
Aldrich I see Cummins in the shoes OF
Hale, and Bristow will usurp the place
Of Lodge. and" said he. 4 will see
Clapp take the place OF the genial and
popular Senator from West Virginia.
EIkins. 1t viii be a long time coming.
blurted out Senator Elkins