People's Pilot, Volume 6, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 March 1897 — They Will Know the Rest. [ARTICLE]

They Will Know the Rest.

Tennessee members of congress have lots of gratitude for Speaker Reed on account of the treatment he has accorded them in centennial exposition matters. Since the appropriation for that was granted Congressman Washington has been to the speaker about a claim from his district. The most recent interview credits Mr. Reed with some knowledge of modern sentimental songs. The claim Mr. Washington wants to get through is for SIOO,OOO, and is by the Methodist publishing house of Nashville. Their building was destroyed by troops during the war. Mr. Reed’s policy against mortgaging the next administration with large appropriations is well known. Mr. Washington had pleaded several times for recognition in vain, and the speaker had listened attentively. Finally Mr. Washington said: “Mr. Speaker, what can I tell my constituents to show that I am doing something in their behalf?” The speaker looked at the genial Tennessean member for a moment and drawled: “Joseph, just tell them that you saw me.”—Washington Post.