We've all heard the big talk that's been made.

All right, then! I move you, sir, that Captain Cyrus Whittaker be appointed a committee of one to GO to Washin'ton, if he wants to, or anywheres else, and see that we get the appropriation.

And if we don't get it the blame's his! There, now!" There was a roar of laughter.

This was exactly the sort of "tit-for-tat" humor that appeals to a Yankee crowd.

The motion was seconded half a dozen times.