To those who knew him well he was unassuming and confiding. and he was at all times absolutely steadfast in his friendships. Reentering politics in 1894. he became a candidate for Congress. and after a heated contest was nominated for that high position and elected by a large majority. Appointed by Speaker Reed chairman of the Immigration Committee. he displayed unusual breadth and ability in the discussions arising out of the intricate and difficult problems coming within the scope of the work of that committee. He was reelected in 1896 and in 1898. but ere the Fiftysixth Congress began its labors his spirit had taken its flight to the God who gave it. In 1858 he was married to Annie H.
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