The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-27

II was WHlSkeIS Gay IN the le6iSidt4Fo
halls Of Congress yesterday. White whis-
kers and gray whiskers Of the has
beens" were in evidence on both sides
of the Capitol. Representative Grosvenor
with his flowing white beard gfaced the
floor Of the House and ex-senator PETER
with his long gray beard decorated a set
tee in the Senate
In order to refute the charge that the
immigration Commissioners had been joy
riding abroad and TO prove that ne worked
while In Europe. Representative Bennett,
Of New York. one of the commission, says
he has the American record for the
shortest stay in Paris. He struck the town
early in the morning and shook the dust
Of Cay Paree" off his boots before noon
the same day.
Representative Douglas has developed
trait that may serve him well when he
retires from Congress. He is an adept
at giving a chalk talk. The Ohioan is
an advocate OF a bureau Of mines. and In
presenting his views to the House did
so with a chart exhibited in front OF the
Speakers desk While he was giving his
object lesson his predecessor. ex-Repre-
sentative Grosyenor, walked into the
chamber and watched the performance.
The veteran statesman shook his head.
Il was called the political fOrecaster and
could compile tables. but I never was ac-
cused Of giving a chalk talk Ike my sue
cessor." said he. and. continuing. Il Just
fa11 foff inf
satlle statesmen"
Strange things happen these days among
the nations legislators. The latest phe-
nomena IS a ship subsidy bill introduced
in the House by a Democrat, Representa-
tive Clark. Of Florida.
Representative Godfrey thinks Sixteenth
street extended should be diEnifed with
the name of Avenue Of the Presidents"
and has presented a bill to that effect the
avenue extending from the White House
to the District line.
One Of the Senator'S who can explain a
measure with clearness and a convincing
argument is Senator Carter lie never
vita it, He never gets excited. and no
matter how much he IS quizzed, never
gets angry. His sentences are well worded
and 10 the point. and his hearers are
never az a loss 70 know what he means.
he has a happy faculty OF describing
anything from a postal savings bank 20
a game preserve, and even Senator TIL
man seems satisfied when Senator Garter
makes an explanation IN answer 20
question. The Montana Senator Is IN
terested in the establishment OF a ma
tiOnal park in his state, and when he
described the beauties Of the scenery 20
his colleagues. he gave them a word
picture that made even Senator Lodge
look on him with envy.
The District OF Columbia IS only 4 small
portion Of Uncle SANS domain. but Il IS
Of sufficient Importance 10 divide the time
% the House Of Representatives with
questions OF national Importance and
questions that effect millions Of people
instead Of about 800 no Two days are
set aside for District business every
month. the same number that Il allotted
TO private pensions and claims The
ward OF the Nation needs constant atten-
ton
The Senate, or az lease some OF the
Senator's, recognize the rights and ability
OF women. Three OF the Senate commit
tees have women as clerks; the commit
tees on Expenditures IN the Treasury De-
partment, Indian Depredations. and Pat
ents.
That boy Fitzgerald. OF New York,
slips one over occasionally IN the House.
He took Mr.. Currier. who introduced the
Ballinger-Pinchot committee resolution.
of his feet in a jiry. Mr. Olmsted was
seated behind Mr.. Currier and tried 10
prompt him. Never mind" said Currier
Il will take care Of that" but he didn't
and the yOungster from the Empire state
was upheld by Uncle Joe. When It comes
to an Interpretation OF the House rules,
the old-timers have TO get there early 10
beat Fitzgerald.
Representative Douglass. Of Ohio, ceIe-
braJed his conversion to the cause OF the
+-''e+i 5NiaNH tE SCAN4IE hucl Win lIle rules,
and he used Up lots Of wind and strength
trying to convince Uncle Joe" that he
was right. Though his voice rose as high
as Curtiss aeroplane and his arms few
around as rapidly as a propeller, Uncle
Joe" quietly and respectfully told him
there was nothing doing, and ruled against
him.
Senator Depew is so very much IN de-
mand ne is obliged TO carry a vest-pocket
book Of engagements. The book is covered
with bright red binding. and the Senator
has it for ready reference. The engage
ment book Is TO Senator Depew as the
book of rules is to Senator Smoot and
the Senate calendar to Senator Kean.