The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-02-11
A Trip to Frankfort.

Recently left Richmond on the L.
"a. train for visit TO Frankfort The
sun shone brightly; every body and every
thing seemed TO feel its influence and as
we went on our way, good cheer was
everywhere. The grass seemed to reach
up "a kiss the morning sun. The cattle,
the hogs and birds all seemed to know
and 10 fee! that the sun was shining
l was soon in the capital city and there
in a short time | found myself looking
down on the members of the lower
House. A casual glance told me that
majority Of the members were under 80
years of age. | counted 80 present
When all the members are in their seats
100 must be there. They are a good look
ing body of men; well, but plainly dress
ed. They struck me as being ready for
anything, from dance in the Governors
mansion 10 the making OF many laws
and to passing a resolution which the
Governor told them was unconstitution-
al. The Governor told them that they
were in a large, spacious and elegant
hall and they were the best judges of
what service they needed, but he still
insisted that the resolution a k ing
pay for the service was in violation of
the constitution. | took good look at
the Speaker, Mr.. Terrill. and he will
bear the closest inspection. | was pleas
ed with what | saw of him. | think he
fits the place he is in and the place fits
him. While looking over the body, |
was at the same time letting my eyes
search for Madison's member. | soon
found him in his seat, looking as wise as
any other member; eyes bright, ears
open, ready for work. He seemed glad
to see me: wanted TO know what he could
do for me. | soon found that he was
popular with his brohter members. He
told me he was on seven committees and
he hardly had time to eat or sleep The
members all seem to take special care of
their hair. Some part it in the middle.
smooth and slick. looked in vain to
see one member with hair dishevelled |
and all rumpled up. +. When was boy
the member of the lower Honse or of
the Senate whose hair was all tossed
about and tangled over his head, was
the smart member. The old people then
thought that head thus covered did
some thinking and this diShevelled hair
proved it,
| passed from the hall of Representa-
tives to the Senate chamber. an elegant,
beautiful hall. took a good look at
the President and | felt that he was
the right man in the right place, and the
members moved around with Senatorial
dignity.
| had the pleasure of being present at
the opening of the lower House. The
Speaker raped for order and then asked
a minister who sat by him to offer pray
er, and this was his prayer: ''Oh, God,
so enlighten the minds of these Repre-
sentatives. so FIJI their hearts with
love and give them the courage and the
will power to do what is best for our
people. Amen" 1t was certainly short
and to the point. He did not tell God
that He was good God and that He had
created the world, and that He ruled
the universe, ETC., etc but he prayed
for just what was needed and just for
that which would do the most good
do not know that minister's name, but
will never forget his prayer.
From the Senate chamber called on
the Attorney General. found him very
busy; so much so that could not look |
straight at him and then think about |
what saw. Since left him the extra |
session resolution was put up TO him and |
the adroitness he displayed in passing |
on that resolu' ion. which the Governor |
said was unconstitutional, deserves a |
smile and makes you wonder at what
man of ability can do.
| went from the Attorney Generals Of
fee TO the Office of the Auditor and there
I found wide-awake. positive and de-
termined man. | spent an hour with (
him and learned most from him about
the States Indebtedness and the claims
which were being presented. He is
whatever has TO pass through
his Office, and left him feeling that the
of the people would not suffer
at his hands.
From this Office went to the Govern