The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-26

Senator Hale who Will pass from pub
lie life at the close OF Congress. has
many peculiar whims and fancies. En-
ployes az the Capitol regard him with
awe II Is his practice 20 enter the
building at the east front and take the
elevator. He never notices any Of the
boys who might be standing around One
day, however. contrary TO his usual Gus
tom, when he entered the building, the
Senator was all smiles and graciously tip
ped his silk hat TO the Waterman and
elevator man. The incident caused
small panic. The Senator IS going 10
put good thing over this day." said
one Of the employees.
Senator Percy. from Mississippi has
broken a record. He was sworn in Feb
ruary a and made a set speech yester-
day. Such a thing was unthought Of in
bygone days. Senator Percy's speech was
in opposition 70 the Lodge resolution
20 appropriate money for the food in
vestigtion. He was heard with marked
attention. He spoke in a strong voice
and with the Southern accent and seemed
sure Of what he was saying At the
/ conclusion Of his remarks he received
the congratulations OF the entire Demo-
cratic membership Of the Senate.
Senator Frye has sufficiently recovered
from his illness 10 resume his place in
the Senate and acted as president pro
TEN yesterday.
Representative Townsend. OF Michigan,
/ spends considerable time on the Senate
/ side OF the Capitol in conservation with
! Senator Smith. The rumored withdrawal
/ of Senator Burrows for reelection,
| though denied, has caused renewed actjv-
/ ity on the part OF Representative Town
/ send. a contestant. Mr.. Townsend. a near
/ insurgent. IS supported by the progress
/ sives and should he gain the active sup
| port OF Senator Smith and his following.
there would be nothing 20 1t but a win
for the strong voiced Michigan repre-
I sentative.
/ Senator Stone was heard yesterday on
the Lodge resolution. He stated that he
was going to make some supplemental
. remarks 20 the speech he made last
week. Senator Elkins and other Repub-
/ Hcan Senators used all their persuasive
powers 20 call the MissourIan Of bat
without avail He IS going % have
another fling at the tariff. Senator Ell
kius was heard 20 say 70 Senator Aid
rich, no use, he is going 10 have his
say With d twinkle in his eye. Senator
stone proceeded, addressing himself q
bis side OF the chamber.
Senator Dolliver. Of Iowa and Chautau-
qua, had his inning yesterday on the
railroad hill He spoke 10 a large at
tendance OF Senators who listened at
tentively 20 all he had 20 say. A dele
cation OF insUrgent members OF The
House came over 10 the Senate wheg
they heard that Senator Dolliver was q
occupy the stage. II was noticeable thai
nearly all the Senate leaders were alb
sent Senators EIkins, Aldrich, ant
Lodge were among the missing. Senator
Sutherland was the only regular who
had participated IN the debate on tat
measure. present during the speech.
Senator Lodge is having so mucl
trouble with HIS pet resolution that h,
is flying the white flag. He may with
draw 81. The Democrats are taking ever,
, opportunity 10 make tariff speeches O
use in the coming campaign.
A day or two aEO two negro girls man
aged 20 get into the Senator's reserves
gallery. When their presence was note
there was CONSERVATION. Inquiry wa
made as 10 who passed them in. ant
finding no one who would stand sponsor
they were asked 10 retire.
How did you get In there?" asked tn
doorkeeper
"Jes' walked in said one OF the girl,
They walked OF down the corrido
happy in the thought they had succeede
I'm getting into the sancto sanctorum O
the select