Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-03
rlLLMAN IN WASHINGTON.


Greatly improved in health, but
lacking much Of the old-time fire,
Senator Benjamin K. TilIwan, OF
South Carolina, went to Washington
yesterday for the opening Of Congress.
When he enters the Senate Monday
he will receive an ovation from bis
colleagues, for he is popular among
men OF both parties. This will be
his first appearance there since Feb
ruary 10 last, when his voice was
heard in the discussion OF the census
irrigation statistics Several days later
he experienced a paralytic stroke, ac-
companied by temporary loss OF the
use OF his vocal organs, and for weeks
his condition was critical.
Senator TiIlman is greatly pleased
over the result Of the elections, but
says the victory carries with it duties
and responsibilities which the party
must face resolutely. The democrats
must show by their actions. he says.
that they are thoroughly worthy OF
the confidence OF the people. He de
clined to make any extended commemt
on the campaign, but when asked for
his views inquired OF a correspondent
DO you want an epigram?"
A response in the affirmative brought
the following characteristic expression
from the South Carolinian:
Il am praying that the democratic
donkey will quit braying and making
spectacle of itself.
General Grant said the democracy
was always bound to play the d fool
Just when the republican party was
headed for the precipice to fall off ami
break its neck. am hoping that in
this case his predictions will not come
true.
"No more hanquets for Ben Till
man." he said - have seen my last.
The doctors have warned me to take
the best care OF myself, and never to
miss getting to bed early. | have not
been up later than 9 O'Clock since |
was stricken. could not even attend
without eating; | caunot be up late at
night.
Senator Tillman said, however, that
he would be with the assembled demo
Gratis in spirit aud believed the gather
ing would be productive Of splendid re-
suits. Mr.. TiIlman will remain IN
Washil eton until the middle OF next
week. He will attend the sessions OF
the Senate Monday and Tuesday. After
that he will return with Mrs. Tiliman,
who accompanied him to Washington,
TO lis plantation at Trenton, 5. c., to
remain there until after the. holidays.
He is too old q stager at the legislative
game to expect any legislation before
January, especially in short session.
He does not expect to see much done
beyond the passage of the appropria-
ton bills.
Those who saw Mr.. Tillman yester'
dav congratulated him on his appear
auce. When told that he looked as If
entirely well, he retorted with a smile;
when / look into glass | sec the
same old Ben Tillman, but when try
to make him respond, cannot get
him to do it. Everybody tells me TO
take it easy. | never had so much
admonition OF this sort in my life.
No one ever told me that before. The
doctor tells me have got to take it
easy. Some OF my friends down in
South Carolina, where the flowers
bloom so fragrantly, tell me | must
take some OF the younger men in tow
and put them up to my old tricks oi
knowing just when and how to throw
a brickbat in the Senate.
Senator Tillman attributed much
OF his cure TO the fact that as soon a:
he was able TO be moved out OF Wash
ineton he went to his farm in South
Carolina, where he retired early every
night. As soon as he was able TO walk
about the place he began the con
struction of big barn. This took ms
mind off himself and the Senate, en-
couraging him to stay in the open air
and he improved rapidly.