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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-11-30
Married Sunday

Mr.. j. K. Rush and Miss
Rachel Cope, both OF the eatern
part of the county, were united
in marriage Sunday at the home
Of Rev. B. +. Dixon. IN the
southeast part OF town. Rev.
Dixon spoke the words that
united these young folks in holy
wedlock.
The groom is one of Lubbock
coun.y's prominent young farm
ers. and MISS Rachel is a daugh-
ter of Mr.. W. f. Cope. Of the
Canyon community. They vii.
reside m Lubbock county.
The Avalanche extends "a
them its heartiest congratula-
tons and wish them all the hap
piness possible on their journey
together through life.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-11-30

FOR SNE kellerstross strain,
CRYSTAL VbitsQrphington cocker
els and pNlets from $50 matinPs.
Good in an points. Also barred
rocks anANysndotes. Mrs G.
". Robertson, Lubbock, Texas
u 1t
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-11-30

LOST One Olive green blaIkft
branded L. s. in center One
Navajo blanBet, blaeksand white
stripe. sd reward for return
to r. L. SIApefter, care of this
Office. - p 4tp
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-11-30

If you wsss'~to buy or sell
horses call W or phone me at
the Lubbock ENery barn. +. b.
Penney, ~tAeNIpission Co. Lub-
book. Texas. Is #.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-11-30

r. J. Jones has has accepted
a position with The Imperial Bar
Der Shop and has entered into
his duties.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-11-30

For SftE The pureaeFurnett
cottqgseed. The earliest cotton
known h the Panhandle Adj
dress~AsA. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
TaEaS.< II p
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-11-30
Classified Ads.

FOR SALE-~Apan OF young
mules. See w y Stalcup seven
miles east ot>rTn. II Il
For SALE .s-sau of four and
five year old ussstyh mules. See
Jno. S. ADeL...Hbbbock, Texas.
q #
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23
To SAVE
Maynard GIRLS

BOSTON, Jan. a9.--Declarlng that
many OF the hayward girls OF
American cities would become good
women n removed from their
vicious associations. District altar
ney Joseph Pelletier is out here to
day with the proposal that an inter
city exchange would accomplish
great things.
Pelletier would have Boston take
New York girls. Chicago take Bos-
ton girls and so on.
"All they need. Pelletier said, lis
20 get away from the associates
who know their p8sts and who try
10 lead them astray. In new sur
roundings they could quietly work
out their own economic and social
salvation"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23
Would Have Court
House Near Campus

Representative Fred W. Hastings
Of Seattle. will introduce a bill dur.
Ing 90 next few days 20 remove
the supreme court from ita present
situation 20 Seattle OF Ia the viola.
ity of the University % Washing
ton campus Tho change II meet.
ing with plenty % encouragement
In Olympia
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23
Popular Numbers in Hosiery and Underwear

WOMEN'S MEDIUM
WEIGHT BLACK COT
TON HOSIERY. 3sc PAIR;
; PAIRS FOR SlO0-Have
high spliced heels and double
soles and toes.
WOMEN'S BLACK.
FLEECE = LINED COT
TON HOSIERY, 2sc PAIR
With double soles and
toes and spliced heels.
CHILDREN'S MEDIUM
WEIGHT BLACK COT
TON HOSIERY. 25c PAIR
-Fine-ribbed school Hos
iery, made with linen heels
and toes.
BOYS EXTRA-HEAVY
CASHMERE HOSIERY.
35c PAIR, 3 PAIRS FOR
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23
NO SENATOR CHOSEN

tny United rrr~sA
DENVER. Colo, Jan 23.-Failure
Of democratic caucus called here
for tonight 20 select n United States
senatorial candidate 10 succeed the
late Senator Hughes, Is predicted
today through the alleged lack Of
progressive inelInations In Speer
and Adams. the principal aspirants.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23

The American stage. so the
critics say. has never seen more
sinister and llielike characterize.
ton OF the debased manhood III
the underworld than that given Il
by hllnn
MIR Blinn Is California boy
thirty-niue years old today He
was schooimate OF blanche
Bates. ane eo-actor In private
theatricals. as well as IN the real
thing later on He took the first
dramatic company TO Alaska. and
married one OF the troupe. Miss
Ruth Benson, clever actress.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23
STATE SUES R. R.

AUSTIN. Texas. Jan. ss.-The
Texas 4 Pacific railroad Is the do
fcndant today IN suit for $4,000
penalties brought by Attorney Gen.
cral ] r. Lightfoot Ia behalf q
the state for alleged failure to run
its passenger trains operating be-
tween Fort Worth and III Paso on
schedule time.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23

? Y u Y II
Nell" un 4 q r
high pressure,
you have seen
one aw fully
tough looking
customer.
That's Hol
brook II he IL
going TO make
believe on the
stage that he ia
n tough un. he
Just naturally
succeeds so well
that you want
to call the
noltea Incl.
dentally that's
what m a X q 4
Blinn "a first
W ater. front.
rank. A No /
actor among
the very best
we have.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23
FAMILY AT WAR
over A CORPSE

Differences between the widow
and sons OF the late Chauncey l.
Wood. pioneer and leading citzen
OF South Dakota. has caused the
body to lie unburied at the parlors
OF F. r. Butterworth & Sons until
an appeal can be taken 70 ascertain
who has the prior right to the
disposal OF the remains. The case
is being heard in the upper court.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23
OUT or SENATORIAL FIGHT.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 23.-Re.
ports coming from Memphis tonight
lead TO the belief that Gen. Luke r..
Wright, former secretary OF war.
has decided not to enter the race
for United States senator.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23
9xl2 Seamless Velvet Rugs
Special ,SI5.75

sixteen patterns TO choose FROM in Oriental effects comb
nation colorings Of tan, brown and green
- Inc Floor Coverings Section is showing Wilton
Rugs small and carpet sizes assortment of new Spring
designs and colorngs r,,, =,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23

Bellinsham. - Women employed
In the fruit and salmon eannerics
here protest against the elght.hour
day applying 10 canneries. claim
Ing that their season II shoft. and
most OF their work Is piece work.
and the eight.hour law would cur.
tail their incomes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23

Sl00 - Single and double
ribbed, with merino heels
and toes.
WOMEN'S FLEECE
LINED VESTS AND.
TIGHTS. SOC - Medium
weight Vests, with high neck
and long sleeves; Tights in
ankle length. In white only.
WOMEN'S SILK-LISLE
VESTS, SPECIAL. Soc
In low neck, sleeveless style,
with fancy crochet yokes in
a wide assortment of designs:
also styles with double band
facing.
WO MEN'S Isle
VESTS, SPECIAL 35c-
In white, pink and blue, low
neck and sleeveless. with
fancy crochet yokes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23

San Francisco. Phillip o. Parm.
alec. plotting a Wright biplane. yes
terday broke all endurance records
minutes and g. is seconds. A
minutes and 40 i-5 seconds. A
crowd OF $4,000 ohecrcd him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23
Women's Street Gloves

WOMENS TAN CAPE GLOVES, $500 PAIR-In two
clasp style Paris-poin embroidered and p NJ sewn
WOMkNS ONE-CLASP MOCHA GLOVES. 81 so
FAK-P. X NJ sewn, with pearl clasp at wrist and
speapot and fancy embroidered backs Shown in butter
nut and champagne shades
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23

Beillngham. Claiming that the
clay % Lake Samlsh district has no
superior on the Pacific coast Tor
the manufacture OF brick and tile.
W. A. Doyle Of Seattle has leased
property In South Belllugham. and
viii install brick and tile plant
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23
Cold Wave Coming

WASHINGTON. Jan. 23.-The
Northwest and Pacific coast will
feel the cold touch of lower tenn.
peratures Wednesday with steadi.
~ rising temperatures during tho
latter part OF the week, according
to the forecast of the weather
bureau today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23
FAMOUS coLoRED BISHOP
DIES; ONCE A SLAVE.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. "a ,
: The Rt. Rev. Abraham Grant, ,
: bishop Of the African Method 4
! list Episcopal church, died at ,
: his home in Kansas City, Kas.. /,
! today. 4
! Born in slavery at Lake ,
! City, Fla, Bishop Grant arose ,
: to the highest position In the ,
: church. An OK cart was his ,
! first cradle. 4
4 4 4 4 4 n 4 4 a A 4 a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23

CLAUDE GRhHAAE-WHtTE.
Grahame- White Is Engiand's
leading aviator. and likewise the
worlds most romantic air pilot
Next to winning n handful of
golden ducats be would rather sail
aloft With an enthusiastic bifdlady.
This causes more or less trouble 20
the avIator's manager lie Il busy
denying engagements
AZ the Harvard Boston meet Ia
1910 Grahame-W White pulled down
most Of the prizes. winning some
thing like s22. 1000. much 10 the
chagrin OF American birdmen. lie
holds the speed record. 50 niles IN
81 minutes. made at Belmont park.
October 20. 1910.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23

Les Angeles. - Joe Casiielineo
was murdered BY his stepfaiher.
Ciorgio RahaEllta. Saturday night.
The latter confessed 10 the crime.
following an attempt az suicide.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23

hankoss. China Because they
thought the British police killed a
coolie. the Chinese yesterday start.
Cd riotiuE In several sections OF
the city. resulting IN the death Of
eight Chinese. British and German
Eunboats landed attachments
during the fight The yiecroy has
sent native troops 10 restore order.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23

Los Angeles. ono Chinese was
captured and several believed to
have been wounded Ia a revolver
fight down tho coast from Santa
Barbara. when immigration officers
encountered what they believed Go
have been a landing party from a
smuggling schooner.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23

Charles Thomas. the Chicago art.
tat. viii display some % hts best
work In the Schneider art gallery.
SIS Third av.. all week
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23

Fairbanks.-Poor food or lack 81
food. coupled with isolation. has
driven four miners OF the Iditarod
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23

Dover. Eng. The Hamburg
American steamer President LIN.
coin and the American liner Tasso.
which were in collision off Good
win sands. put In here today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23

spokane.--Joseph Cananaugh and
Miss Grace Robinson broke through
the Ice yesterday afternoon while
skating on whitcfish lake. and
were drowned before friends could
come 70 their aid.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23

Washington. - Dorrence Alters.
held here on a charge Of carrying
concealed weapons. Is wanted Ia
Wallace. Idaho. Tor forgerlcs nggre.
eating $1,000.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23

DUKE TO ATTEND puRBAR.
LONDON. Jan. % LIT il reported
that the Duke % couuanEht will be-
appointed regent during the king 3
absence In India for The durbaf
fete
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23
OUR DAILY BIRTHDAY
PARTY.

II you have seen Holhrook Dllnn
when he Is acting Jim Platt in
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23

OAK READING ROCKER.
SPECIAL $4.25-Made of oak
throughout, finished Early English,
and fitted with scat Of Spanish Pan
tasote. Well balanced, carefully
made and finished, with box scat
construction Special $4.25.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23

cordova. Miners and proapee.
tors are happy over the announce
ment OF a reduction of from 80 10
so per cent IN the freight rates OF
the Copper River a Northwestern
railway.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23

HOTEL DRESSER, SPECIAL
S6.5O-Of fir, finished golden, with
top l6x34 inches beveled plate mir
ror 14x24; two full-length drawers,
with brass pulls, serpentine front,
and mirror standards decorated with
scroll work, Special $3.50.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23

Spokane. lis head propped with
pillows. Judge Miller. who has been
suffering with grippe. yesterday
held court In his bedroom. In order
10 keep a promise made J. J. stod.
dard. an attorney. that he would
hear HIS case for divorce.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23

Helena. Tho republican caucus.
90 be held tomorrow evening. Is the
chief interest In tho senatorial sit
uation at present
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23
Other Houseware Specials

ENAMELEDWARE WASH BASINS. Specializing
OF seamless French-gray steel enameledware.
ENAMELED TEA POTS SPECIAL 35c-Two-quart
size, enamecd turquoise blue outside and white inside
ENAMELEDWARE MILK PANS SPECIAL 15e-Of
Royal granite seelware l2 inches in diameter and
2M inches deep
IDEAL CREAM METAL. POLISH, SPECIAL 25c-
non-seng and oncparang metal polish for all
kinds OF metalware.
IMPORTED JELLY CAKE PANS. SPECIAL 100
OF fourcoaed steel enamcedware notified outside and white
inside
ENAMELEDWARE MUFFIN PANS SPECIAL soc
EACH-Ninecup size in Turks head pattern.
PORCELAIN ROBE HOOKS, SPECIAL 1Oc-Of
heavy white porcelain with steel Especially desr-
able for bath rooms.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23
Novelty Embroidered Bands for
Spring Dress Trimmings

- arrivals IN Dress Trimmings include Beaded and Sembrod
variety OF handsome effects, principally 10, IS and lS
iIonnent are Sikmbroidered Fle Nenise and Chan
'a novelty
beads and silk embroidery combined
1oors are white
and white combinations also featured 70 -. -.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23

SOLID OAK SEWING ROCK
Err, SPECIAL 95c-A Sewing OF
Nurses Rocker, of pleasing design.
constructed of solid oak, with high
spindle back, firmly braeed to seat by
bent arms. Embossed cobbler seat.
Special 95c.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23
Odds and Ends From Everywhere

district to insanity so far this win.
ter.
Victoria, o. c.-Gold with quartz
In Il has been found on Slwaeh
creek, a tributary 60 the Fraser. by
Mort Reyesbeck and II. J. Carpon.
ter, tive mining mon from Yale,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23
King Gas Hot Plates

Two-burner Hot Plate with nickeled top and legs
sawed burners and lever valve with porcelain handles Spe
cia Los.
Three-burner Hot Plate special S2.75.
CARWOOD HEATERS PRICED AT $1,000 FOR
CLEARANCE-The Garwood is practical combination Of
open fireplace, gas log and radiator is attractive in
ter connection Several styles choose from. Special
close out $1,000.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23
Specials in
Linens

PINCH BL.EACHED
ALleLINEN DAMASK,
7Sc YARD--Fine, close
weave. OF Irish manufacture,
in several effective floral
and conventional patterns.
2lX2l ALI.-LINEN NAP
KlNS, SPECIAL S2.35
DOZEN Spot pattern only,
very durable quality.
2sx2S HEAVY-W WEIGHT
ALL-LlNEN NAPKINS,
SPECIAL sos DOZEN
Heavy weight. all-liucn, Of
Scotch manufacture, in spot
pattern only.
HEMSTITCHED AND
HEMMED ALL-LINEN
HUCK TOWELS, SPE-
GAL 25c EACH-This lot
embraces several sizes and
styles; very durable and abb
sorbent qualities. --rin, Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23

Elastic and Non-Elastic
Beltings, in colored Persian
and conventional effects and
plain colors widths from / "a
to pa inches; special 1c
inch. -Fira Fiosr
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23
New Irish
Dimities
Twsnty-Nins Inches Vide
25e, Soc and Csc Yard

These new Dimiiics
come in pin-dois, medi-
um dots. rings and small
and medium size floral
designs. Blue. pink, Law
cnder and yellow color
ings are prominent; also
dark grounds patterned In
many new effects.
IMPORTED ZEPHYR
CINGHAMS, 2sc YARD
These come in tiny
checks. stripe effects,
brok m checks and plaids !
charming for house
dresses and childrcn's
wear. -r,r., Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-23
New Fancy Messaline Petticoats

These advance arrivals show Attractive design and
include aoye Persian styles with anticipated nounccs finished with ueh
aud inset with Vape pieces plain silk matching prevailing color in
design styles with plain tops Persian also Pettoats with
lounces n Dolly Warden effect in coiorngs
The coors Brown Cray Odo Copenhagnbue Navyblue,
Green and Black Prices $50 SIlS0 and $3.50 FLOOR
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-05-20
Unreported Senate Incident

so characteristic OF him, and then.
with his queer little mincing step
went to the Democratic side. took a
seat directly behind Senator Davis
and instantly became much interested
In Senator Davis speech. paying him
the courtesy Of very close attention.
Suddenly Senator Davis, who was
little man. turned around as though
to address some OF the senators In the
seats behind him. and discovered Ben
Butler sitting almost within arms
reach Of him. Butler looked up at
the senator. and there may have been
something in Buffers manner, or pos.
sibly some recollection of Buffers
career in the Civil war. which brought
out all Of the latent irritation that
was In Senator Davis. At any rate. he
stopped speaking and glared fiercely
at poor Butler. who evidently did not
know why Davis had become thus
angry. In fact. It looked for a mo-
ment as though Davis. who had lost
control OF himself almost completely.
was about to go to Butler and attempt
to eject him from that seat.
Instantly the tension In the senate
was intense. still. Butler did not real
ize that he WAS the cause OF the
trouble; but he returned the fierce
glance Of Garrett Davis as though
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-05-20
Saved Fame By Not Speaking

very slender. tall and thin featured
but his voice was clear and ringing.
his gestures graceful. aud he was In
great demand BY Republicans all over
the United States when campaigning
was In proGress. His record a. q col.
der and his prominence - . political
speaker caused him to be unanimous.
~ nominated for governor Of New
Hampshire and he vas elected BY q
great plurality 10 the late sixties.
In 1878 there was to be . great
meeting Of the Grand Army Of the Re.
public At Boston. The expectation was
that General Grant would attend. and
Phil" Sheridan had promised to be
there without fail and to march on
foot At the head Of his soldiers. The
committee Of arrangements asked Gov.
etnor Hartman to deliver the chief
address Of this occasion. He held
that TO b about tho most distin.
guished honor that had come to him.
He said to the committee:
Il appreciate the compliment you
have givsn me. and will oommuni.
cate with you By letter Ia the course
q few days."
But when the committee had ~.
eeivsd the letter and read Il they
found that Governor Hartman had
declined. They wsrs amassd and Dis.
appointed. But hs persisted In hold.
Ing 70 t.
The great gathering Of the 0rand
Army took place. Governor Hartman
vas present. but did not spsak. 0aid
friend b hin some tine later:
Governor. yos have . national rsp.
utatioa - - orator. The oraaA Army
AAs Q higA aanisatiea Tor you. You
haA . noeis oooostnaity 70 eDsak b.
tore n wv ~ yos 1seliss nr'
For . vesy s10pls reasoa." rsp,isd
0ovssaes Harsiaaa. II have leaned
b. ~ rssAinS aaA b. ~ sxpssssocs
that Il takes about twenty yeass 10
MAKE Q rsDatAt3oa. aad that ths nsxt
twsoay ysars afo occupied u nalntajn.
Ing Il An orator hes Q peculiar rspv.
taaioa. He 70 habis - ioes 4 By ~.
500 Of The failure q siasjs speech.
I cosid aoe a1oF1 - tale that risk. I
declined 70 speak beeors The q. A \,
simply becasse I wasted 70 keep %.
impaired the fs0stAtiea ALREADY have
gainsA = ~ ors4ee." -
tcspysssht. MA - 4. J.-nuO1paA Az
1asAAs Hsessvell
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-05-20
Col. Walter Hartman. Noted Soldier
and campaisnsr. Feared One
Speech Would Destroy Rep
utation and Declined.

When an orator has gained Q great
reputation he should stop spoaking.'
Jamss 4 0aFAs'd. himself no mean
orator. once said 70 . friend. And
this d n anscdots of another famous
orator who agreed fully with GARFIELD.
One q the nghters q the Union
army who gained Distinction tor his
bravery vas Walter Hartman. colonel
a . New Hampshirs rsgimsat- He
was wounded several ttmss. and was
oacs taken prisoner. He WAS seat to
Chaesestoo. q. c.. whore b. found .
large company Of Union o6acsrs. A
few days after Colonel HariDan's ~.
rival at Charleston Il became known
that the Union forces had established
. eattsry with one great gun. called
The Swamp Angel" upoa a island
II The harbor about fosr miiee distant
iron the city. the Coassdsests author.
itjss in Charleston having bssa II.
formed b. The Unioa eo@aanlss that
II vas he intsotioa 70 shell The city.
This warning was givsa II order that
soe-ssltssrsats. especially the women
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-05-20
Personal Encounter Narrowly Averted
When Ben Buffers Presence En-
ragged Garrett Davis, the Irrit-
able Kentucky Senator.

One OF tho ablest Of the members
OF the United States senate for 10 or
IL years after the close Of the Civil
war was Garrett Davis Of Kentucky.
lie was man Of strong originality.
he was very learned and a profound
lawyer. but he was also irascible, al
though when approached In the right
way no was one OF the most kindly
and considerable of men.
Senator Davis never failed having
hearers. both upon the floor OF the
senate and in the galleries. whom 1t
was announced that he was to speak.
sometimes there was suspicion that
some OF those who visited the senate
chamber did 80 In the expectation that
Mr.. Davis would yield to irritation
and inter1ect into his formal speech
some very psppery remarks.
1t was one Of the senator's peculi.
ariues that he never would speak un-
less his surroundings were entirely
conSenlal. Sometimes q misplaced
chair annoyed him. frequently he
turned and cast upon tho lobby at the
s~SS eo0OS0 uOIC0 ouO angry
Sianoes. 90 that he might thereby put
an end to conversation that was dis
turbing him.
Senator Davis was announced to
make an important speech at the ses.
sion Of congress for the year 1877.
Among those who heard him at that
time was John w. Wilson, then clerk
OF the commerce committee OF the
senate Of which Roscoe Conkling was
the chairman. Mr.. Wilson. a. private
secretary Of Senator Conkling and
clerk Of the latter's committee. met
With many very interesting and some
times dramatic experiences. But the
one which he remembers - wildly
- any relates to the speech In CUES.
Don BY Senator Davis.
Il had just taken my place in the
rsportsrs' gallery Of the senate" said
M. Wilson. TO which I had access.
when saw Ben Butler. then Q mem.
Der Of the house. enter the senate
chamber. He looked around the body
with that peculiar twist Of the head