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were soloists at a tea the past week at
the home Of Mr.. Job Barnard. Miss Nc
Gill gave a song recital at the Colonial
School for Girls before singing at Mrs.
Barnard's tea
Mrs. George Chandlee, of East Lenox
street. who has been in New York City
with her sister-in-law. Mrs. William
Chandlee. has returned to her home.
The interesting children Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene Z. Stevens. of West Lenox street,
who have been sick, have entirely recov-
cred.
Mr.. Kenneth Cugle Of Magnolia park
way, will leave shortly for British Colom-
bia. where he expects to spend the sum-
mer.
Mr. and Mrs. William Htz. of East
Lenox street, have leased their house for
the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Evans Brown. of East
Lenox street, will spend the summer In
the North.
Gen. and Joseph c. Breckenridge. who
leased the Dessez house, in East Irving
street some time ago, will spend the
summer in Montreal. Canada.
Miss Susan Sipe, Of West Irving street.
has leased her house for the summer.
Mr.. NJ. J. Hooff. Of Richmond, Va. Is
expected in Chevy Chase next week as
the house guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Horace
Cleveland Chandlee, of Oliver street
The Misses Vier, OF Chicago. ILL.,, who
have been visiting their aunt and uncle.
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Spier. Of East
Melrose street. have returned to their
home after a very pleasant trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. n. Prior, of West Kirke
street. have as their house guest the lat
ter's sister. Mrs. Taylor.
Mrs. Ormsby McCammon. Of East Len
OK street. has gone to Philadelphia, Pa.
to visit her mother.
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GREATNESS OF GOVERNMENT
IMPRESSES NEW MEMBER
H. NJ. JACOwAY, of Arkansas.

H. NJ. JACOwAY, of Arkansas.
Washington is not entirely new to me-
Some ten years ago I spent two winters
here doing newspaper and other work.
and was somewhat acquainted with at
least the detail labor in the departments
incidental to the duties devolving upon
a Congressman. do not think Repre-
sentative. or, for that matter. any one
who comes here. can fail to be pre-
eminently impressed with at least one
thing, and that is the bigness of the
government In which he lives. Since as
suming my duties as Congressman have
attempted to listen to the debates In the
House, and in that manner acauaint my
self with the merits Of those matters
under consideration. In trying to keep
I'D with the entire business OF the House.
as II is disposed Of daily, new member
finds himself more or less lost In the
maelstrom, and oftentimes bewildered In
assuming to get q comprehensive grasp
OF each piece of business that Is taken up
by the House.
The matters I an most Interested "
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HENRY GEORGE IS BUSY
SENDING OUT GARDEN SEED
HENRY GEORGE, JR., of New Yor

HENRY GEORGE, JR., of New York.
Before entering Congress I had often
heard Of the Congressional seed distribu-
ton. and had read many a Joke con-
corning that more or less important fea-
ture Of a, statesman's life. The subject
is no longer a matter of levity or joy
Gus comment with me, for am in the
midst Of distributing a consignment Of
seed have been able to obtain. and
II is serious business. Although I repE
resent purely a city district In New
York, where the average garden is not
much more than the width Of q side
walk crack. am heseeched to send
seed. never had an idea there would
be such q demand for It, and do not
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LAUREL.

Miss Sara Floyd, Of Washington, is the
guest Of her aunt. Mrs. Henry Scott, IN
Montgomery street.
Miss Margaret Goldsborough has re-
turned from a visit in Baltimore.
Miss Patty Hopkins, Of Howard Coun-
ty, was the guest Of friends in Laurel last
week.
Mr. James Stanley. Of Baltimore. was
the guest Of his brother Mr.. Charles II.
Stanley, recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stanley and Miss
Margaret Stanley are at Atlantic City.
Miss Geneva Curley has returned from
a visit to Baltimore.
Miss Miliington. Miss Warnich, Mrs.
Scott, and Mr.. Bailey. Of Pennsylvania
were the guests Of Mrs. Millbrooke.
Mr.. Frank Gwynne and family have
moved into the house In Prince George
street recently occupied by Maj. Little
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. James E. Bradley have
returned from an extended trip South
and are at home at the Mount Royal.
Baltimore. Mr.. Bradley was visitor
to Laurel during the week.
Mr.. Francis NJ. Wilson, OF Pocomoke
City. was the guest of Mr.. E. L. Petit
last week.
Mr.. Lindsay Petit, Of Harrisburg Pa.
visited his parents. Mr.. and Mra II L
Petit. recently.
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self elected. Strangely enough, I did not
realize that fact when 1 started for
Washington and therein I may have
maintained concerning the House a sane
titled notion which I find is vanishing
into thin mist as my service lengthens.
Under the system which prevails. the
selfish interests of men, l suppose, can
not help but figure in the equation.
I find, upon looking over my fellow
members. that their worries do not all
relate to the business of the people, but
that a great many of them are hung on
the fact that politics must be played and
that the constituents at home must be
kept placated and in good humor It Is
a strong tide, and nearly every one gets
swept into it. Maybe i shall succumb
myself. I don't know. However, Texas
is a big, free State. and the man who
has the ability to win a seat in Congress
need not fear OF losing out on any sort
Of livlihood at home.
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CHERRYDALE,

The Vacation Lodge was opened on
Friday last. A number of young ladies'
will remain until next Tuesday, when
another delegation will arrive.
Leigh Brothers have the largest con-
tract for cement work that has been
given out in this county for some time
They are now putting cement sidewalks
in Dickenson's Addition to Clarendon. In
this subdivision several houses are about
completed. others are under way, and
quite a number of purchasers Of lots are
having plans drawn or are getting esti-
mates for houses. John G. Harris, a we'll
known builder, Is finishing very fine
light brick bungalow in this subdivision,
and will start the excavation for two
others this week.
Howard w. Dickson. Of the Weather
Bureau, has purchased, and moved into
the Smithdeal bungalow in Oak Grove
subdivision.
NJ. E. Whitman has moved into his resi-
dence in Oak street. haywood suhdlvi-
sion.
Thomas McCabe and family have re-
turned to their home in Harrison street,
for the summer.
A. II. Orndroff has started a bungalow
for Mr.. Dodge, of the District health
department in haywood.
Joseph Cozzens has taken possession
of his new house at West CherrydaIe.
The county supervisors have lot the
contract for grading Preston avenue to
Jacob Birch.
Thomas c. Hendricks Company closed
several reality deals last week.
Asa Donaldson sold a bungalow on
Parker avenue last week. There is a
great demand for this style OF houses
There is a continuous building boom ali
along the Great Falls and Old DIninion
line from Rosslyn to Great Fails Houses
are going up at every station and ma
Ehanics are In demand.
Amos Donaldson has started two bung-
allows In Donaldson's Addition to Cherry
dale.
Wallis Schutts has the contract to
remodel the old Conley home.
Louis Fletcher has two houses under
construction In Columbia street.
Mrs. Benjamin Shreve had a house
warming party at her residence on Mac
key street last week. Mrs. Shreve's en-
tertained her guests with several solos,
after which refreshments were served.
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SURPRISED TO FIND
INSURGENTS WELCOMED
f. SCHUYLER JACKSON,

r. sCHt n LEX JAShSoN, OF hanSds.
AS a member of that class of statesmen
which travels under the brand 'insur-
gent Republican" l came to Washing
ton naturally with some little misgivtng
as to the way I was 10 be treated by
the standpatters of the House, and the
success l was to have as a legislator.
Ee it TO the credit of great American
manhood that one individual, striving
honestly to follow his conscience. is as
good as another in the House of Rep
resentatives. / can say that it has been
d case of square deal from the start.
The bitter feelings and sighting treat
rnent I had heard of as being in store
FOR insurgents are not here, and I can
frankly express my surprise and graft
fication. IT is big privilege to serve
in such a body, and 1 am glad am
here
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ings which will enable a new member
of Congress to know what they are. In
the second place. these buildings are SO
widely scattered and oftentimes so mac
Cessihle. that II means a full half day
when a new Congressman goes forth
10 perform an errand in any one of these
departments. Add to one of these err
rards an already crowded day of busi-
ness and you will find that the average
Congressman considers 1t not a shame
to take the money he gets for coming
here.
l like the House. both its membership
and its physical structure. The hall Is
not too large. l do not see how il can
be contracted without destroying its
comfort and usefulness.
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FINDS NEW MEMBERS
TREATED WITH FAIRNESS
ELLSWORTH r.. BATHRICK, of Ohio.

Ellis "ohNh II. bAIHH1Ch, OF Ohio.
The country often has been stirred by
piteous tales OF the inability of mem
bers. especially those new in service
TO secure the floor in the House TO put
forward legislation in which they have
been interested.
To me there is every indication that
the most absolute fairness is to be prac-
ticed in this regard in the coming ses-
sion. There has been no effort, so far as
l have seen. to prevent new members
from securing the floor and expressing
themselves on any subject they may de-
sire to talk about. II has been pleasant
in the extreme to find this state OF affairs
and while, of course, most of the
deliberations thus far this session have
not called for any great amount of dis
elimination as to debating privileges
there is certainly promise of every Con-
gresham getting his day in court under
the rules.
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confess I was disappointed to find that
a large percentage of the speeches were
read and not delivered offhand, and a
great number of them were simply "ex-
tended into the Record. My dream Of
a body of ready orators has therefore
been Jared somewhat. but perhaps fu-
ture debate will develop more Of that
talent than have seen as yet
have spent my time mainly since
coming here in finding my way in and
out Of the big buildings. I am just
learning to readily find my Office in the
vast structure where 1t is located
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House. I am now accorded the privilege
of catching the inspiration of the words
as they fau from the lips of the speakers
For instance. l sat throughout the speech
of Representative Norris last week. II
dealt with the coffee industry. AS re-
suit. I have gained the benefit OF one
mans research on coffee, and consider
that my store Of knowledge on that In,
portant subject has been vastly Increased.
Such is the main enjoyment am get
ting out of my service as new MEM
ber. Perhaps my next sensation OF de.
light is my daily view OF the Captoi
building. Nowhere in the world Is there
such a beautiful structure. Its exquisite
lines. both within and without, nave
not ceased to crafty my eyes since
have been in Washington.
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are the improvements Of our waterways.
good roais, free rural delivery. and CIV
inc enlarged powers to the Interstate
Commerce Commission.
One cannot help wishing. however. that
there might be more time for the con-
sideration OF matters here. 1t Is a great
experience to be a cog in the machine.
and feel that lasting beneficent results
will flow from laws enacted by this Con-
gress.
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tSS- L dl4l SOiAAS
long as 1 can, and
I hope l can con-
vince my constitu-
ents that such an
ardent desire should
be Eratified.
Perhaps / was a
little green" about
those speeches in
the Record, but
honestly l thought
every word l had
been accustomed to
read therein was
uttered ON the floor
amid the swing and
palpitation of fine
oratory. The tariff
debate, of course,
has been no critic
rinn hut 7 Ugll
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that might be ac-
corded US by the
minority Of the
House. now that
We had become the
majority.
1 was here but a
few days when I
discovered that we
were recognized as
having fairly won
our victory. One
can only be frank
in saying that 1t is
pleasant to be a
victor in this par
ticular game. for
everywhere about
Washington It is
evident that the
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slightly buildings here and there about
the town all have their historical inter-
est and fascination of age.
In the House 1 have been impressed
with the ''all-aroundness" of the big men
/ had read about but had never seen. /
had pictured many of them as plain
wire-pullers. with little else to command
them To find Uncle Joe" Cannon on
the floor, speaking and fighting with the
rest, has been a revelation. Representa-
tive, Underwood, the minority leader, also
has demonstrated to me what a broad
gauge person a Congressman can become
and vet command his forces.
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gathering point
ers. not only as to
what constitutes
the duties Of a
member. but as to
putting up an ef-
fective campaign.
II was a most in
structive visi I.
The points I gath
cred here during
'he long session Of
the S Xt y-f irs I
Congress helped
m e immensely,
and the result has
been that my i'm
pressions Of the
House. instead OF
b ei n g acquired
lately, commenced
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their districts. they perform them
thoroughly.
engaged with subcommittee in putting
In steady work on plans to remodel the
House restaurant. the construction Of a
code of laws to establish fire control in
the various government buildings, the
expedition OF the completion Of several
public buildings, and a general investiga-
ton of the Post-office Department Who
would have thought that I should now
be bending my energies in these channels
when took my seat early in April? But
that is Congress. I am proud to be striv-
ing with the rest at these tasks.
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/ have received an
exceedingly warm
welcome to the ma
til n a | legislative
circle. and / am
glad to report that
/ can see plenty of
encouragement to-
ward getting re-
suits for my con-
stituents. My few
weeks in the House
have served to de-
stroy the fancy ]
h a d entertained
that the rules of
that body were a
handicap to any
member who tried
to get through leg
islation. I have
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to me the other
day that he had
not yet obtained a
hand holt. 1
don't believe 1 have
either q hand
holt" or a foot
holt" as yet, but /
am sure that I
have an impression
t h at somewhere
about the picture
there Is missing a
halo.
/ find that there
are other things to
do in Congress be-
sides make laws
for the people, and
these consist main
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raising almost any
where. Like a boy
putting in his first
year at college, 1
could see myself
brushed ruthlessly
aside by the older
members until I
had served my no.
vitiate. I felt that
I would be lucky II
I were even spoken
TO by such men as
Clark, Underwood,
Mann, and FitZ-
gerald any time in
side Of a year. I
can 8 { a tie W I h
much pleasure that
the House Of Rep
resepfatiyoc ie MT
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place before I came
to Washington. ]
had heard SO much
about the House
being large. both
physically and in
regard to numbers,
that 1 pictured the
Speaker as sitting
afar of and the ef-
forts of a member
to make his voice
reach the presid-
ing officers ears as
b o t h stupendous
and discouraging.
1t was something
Of a surprise to me.
therefore, to dis
cover that. unless
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the diversity of
subjects the House
must take in hand,
and I am fasci-
mated with the
prompt and efeo-
tive way the busi-
ness individuals Of
that body dispose
Of their tasks.
These tasks, too,
are often bits of
work which do not
interest the Con-
gressmen individu-
ally In the least +;
yet, as patriotic
members sent here
to serve the whole
country, as well
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HAS MET A LOT OF
MIGHTY GOOD FELLOWS
IRWIN 5. PEPPER, OF Io,,s

Did you ever experiment with camera
and attempt to take pictures and forget
to close the slide. leaving the plate ex-
posed? If so. you will have pretty good
idea Of the impression that Congress
makes on a new member during the first
two or three weeks. I confess that oc-
casionally get restless and wish that we
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Ii daily stored in
the Congressional
Record. The man
who studies a sub
ject Is usually the
man who can best
impart knowledge
upon II. Speeches
in the House Of
R e pr 9 8 entatives
are made usually
after research that
has lasted any
where from a week
to three weeks. -
Formerly. / read
these speeches,
word for word, in
the Congressional
Directory. AS a
member of the
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a p 2 o / n { e d with
Washington at the
first glance. Com
are d with the
stately sire e { s,
lined with beautiful
and well-cOnStruCt-
ed buildings, which
we have in Nlilwau-
kee and OF h Q r
Western tow n S,
Pennsylvania ave-
nue. looked exceed
ingly tame. How
ever, in the short
time 1 have been
here ! have begun
to realize that the
city has a beauty
of its own and that
A. -
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WAS DISAPPOINTED IN
WASHINGTON AT FIRST

THOMAS F. KONOP, of Wisconsin.
I was never in Washington before, and
did not realize that I was actually COM
ing to Congress until a short time be-
fore I got here. will confess 1 was dis
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that sort Of an institution. 1t Is demo-
cratic to the core and every one is hailed
cordially as a man. whether he has lust
arrived or whether he has a service Of
years to his credit. To me there was
much satisfaction in the welcome I re-
ceived as a new member. There are
many other satisfying experiences which
/ think a new Congressman can enjoy,
but to my mind a cordial welcome over
shadows them all.
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COLUMBIAN WOMEN MEET.
Society Plans to Hold Annual Ban
quet on May 20.

quet on Way 20.
The annual meeting OF the Columbian
Women Of the George Washington Uni
versity was held at the home of til.
treasurer. Miss Anna S. Hazelton, Mon.
day night. The reports of the retiring
officers and committee chairmen were
read. showing that the society has &C.
complished a large amount Of work dur
ing the year. including the raising Of q
sum of money pledged to the university
A rising vote of thanks was given the
president. Miss Grace Ross.
The society will hold its annual ban.
Quet on May 20. The following were
chosen as officers for the ensuing year
Mrs. Martin A. Knapp. president; Mrs
Charles w. Richardson. first vice presI-
dent; Miss NJ. A. Clancy, second vice
president; Miss Bertha Frances Wolfe
recording secretary; Miss Julia " Nc.
Cord, corresponding secretary; Miss Anna
S. Hazelton, treasurer, and Miss Eleanor
A. Lamson, historian.
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:
1t Is wonderful thing to serve in
Congress. and 1 feel that every effort I
put forth to get here was we'll ex-
pended. Although am the third young
est member Of the House, the cordiality
Of that body is such that 1 already feel
as advanced in years and almost as
seasoned as n member of long service,
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ing soup out Of the pea seed. either
Most Of the demands. I find, come from
children who are studying botany. and
from citizens who are acquiring small
plots in the country. Yes. indeed. seed
sending. after all. is an important part
Of Gongressman's life.
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OBJECTS TO PUBLIC
BUILDINGS SCATTERED
JOHN NJ. c. SMITH. OF Michisan.

JOHN NJ. G. SMITH, of Michigan,
II our legislative fathers who guided
the building of Washington had only
grouped the executive departments
around the Capitol square, or had they
strung them all along one thorougfare
they would nowadays be receiving the
blessing of the new member of Congress.
instead of his imprecations.
In the first place. there are no desig-
nations on any of the department build
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IMPRESSED BY THE
CORDIAL GREETINGS

SAMUEL J. TRIBBLE, Of Georgia.
Service in Congress is very pleasant.
in fact 1t is far pleasanter than I had pic
tured 1t to myself before coming. The
experiences of beginner are embar-
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House is too great. a member can ad-
dress the chair in a conversational tone
and be heard. The Speaker sits aston
ishingly close in, and the effort of ad-
dressing the House is not half the UNDER
taking I supposed it would be. Outside
Of that, my impressions of the House as
legislative body have not materially
changed from what they were before I
came. / gained a fairly correct idea Of
the deliberations Of such a body through
having served in the legislature Of my
State.
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been surprised to find the rules exceed
ingly efficacious and fair. and I am al
most inclined TO believe-and to my re-
gret-that members in the past have
been wrongfully inclined to ascribe fail
ure TO get results for their constituents
to the rules rather than to their own
lack OF effort
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CAME TO CAPITAL TO
GET ADVANCE POINTERS

ROBERT JOHN BUCKLEY, of Ohio.
Just before I decided to enter the
race for a seat in Congress last year.
I packed my grip and dropped quietly
down to Washington for the purpose Of
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FINDS DELIGHT IN
LISTENING TO SPEECHES

I am greatly impressed with the Won
derful privilege accorded a member Of
Congress in getting first hand. as 1t were.
the marvellous fund Of knowledge that
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MULTITUDE OF TOPICS
IS A REVE TON

7 will confess that I never realized
the wonderful scope Of Congressional
business.
Il have been deeply impressed with
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IS TRYING TO LEARN
EACH FACE AND NAME

CHARLES H. SLOAN, OF Nebraska.
The fact that I have no intention OF
resigning from the House should be as
complete an answer as I can make to
your question: How do I like my job?'
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ceded TO be the predominant party-in
House doings at least. AS l remarked
before. having been on the outside look
ing in for SO long. it is naturally salts
flying to be on the inside, looking out.
Although I am next to the youngest
man in the House, I am having a most
enjoyable time in Congress. and I am
receiving treatment as courteous and
considerate as though I were sixty in
stead of twenty-nine.
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YOUNG MAN LEARNS
YOUTH Is NO HANDICAP

b. p. HARRISON, Of Mississippi.
The Democrats had been out of power
for so long in national government affairs
that naturally I came to Washington
with some misgivings az to the cordiality
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could a. t!ungs quicker. 1t seems rather
needless to indulge in so much oratory.
but. after all. suppose it is for the
best have met lot Of mighty good
fellows, and that helps some.
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RULES OF THE HOUSE
HELPFUL TO LEGISLATION

The cordiality and magnanimity of the
older members of the House. / have dis
covered. make the path of the incoming
member exceedingly pleasant to follow.
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FIND MBERS MOST
CONCERNED IN REELECTION

OSCAR CALLAWAY, of Texas.
In speaking Of the impressions Of
new member of Congress, you can say
that I am about in the attitude of my
colleague Jim" Young. who announced
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HOUSE NOT AS LARGE
AS HE EXPECTED

THOMAS l.. RUBEY. of Missouri.
Take look at the hall Of the House
of Representatives through the small end
of a telescope and you will have the i'm
preston I had formed of a view of that
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1t is pleasant to be
a Congressman. To
me 1t Is q relaxa-
ton, for I have
beeen used to hard
work that comes
in conducting a
western farm. Out
side 6f the interest
t h at legislative
work has afforded
thus far, / have
looked forw a r d
each day with the
keenest pleasure to
my acquisition OF
new acquaintances.
/ have q fad Of fix
ing In my memory
faces and names.
There Is no better
place in the worlt
tendency. Practice
the House has botl
worth remembering