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This was demonstrated during the stirring times in the council that followed the great Baltimore conflagration of the year 1904. when his vote and influence was vainly sought In support of measures that Mr. KONIGs conscience told him were wrong. He discharged the Important duties that were imposed upon him by reason of his membership in this House with credit and fidelity to his constituents. and received during his first term designations on two of the big and important committees of the House. the District of Columbia and Immigration. an unusual compliment to a new Member. He was a most useful member of both of those committees. His eight years service in the city council of Baltimore had familiarized him with many and important municipal problems. so that when he secured a place on the District Committee his experience as a city legislator proved to be a valuable asset to that committee. He sought membership on the Immigration Committee because he believed this place would enable him to serve the large foreignborn population in his district. He had great sympathy for these people. and served them well. and in return they had the highest regard and admiration for him. He was devoted to his friends.