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December 2, 1903
The Western News
Hamilton, Stevensville, Ravalli County, Montana
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Humorous anecdote about Representative Brosius, known for vehement speeches that reportedly burst his suspenders, as observed and joked about by Private John Allen in Congress.
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AN ACROBATIC STATESMAN.
Congressman Who Is Said to Burst His Suspenders Every Time He Makes a Speech.
The most vehement speaker in congress in recent times was Representative Brosius, says the Cleveland Plain Dealer. His gesticulation was of violent energy. Private John Allen used to say that whenever Mr. Brosius made a speech he burst his suspenders. One afternoon Mr. Allen and a party were watching Brosius' exertions.
"There they go now," Allen exclaimed. "I'll bet you his galluses parted that time or else he lost both buttons at the rear of his trousers. As soon as he stops talking we will go over and find out about it."
After ten minutes more of gesticulations the gifted orator sat down, wiping the moisture that streamed from his brow and his cheeks. His collar was wilted, his hair was saturated with perspiration, and his shirt front showed visible evidences of the struggle. Mr. Allen approached the matter delicately, calling the member by his first name, complimenting him upon his speech and the force of his delivery, and finally remarking that he (Allen) could not indulge very much in gesticulations without "busting his galluses." "Mine parted about the middle of my remarks," remarked the orator, innocently, whereupon Allen shook hands with him again and led his party away.
Congressman Who Is Said to Burst His Suspenders Every Time He Makes a Speech.
The most vehement speaker in congress in recent times was Representative Brosius, says the Cleveland Plain Dealer. His gesticulation was of violent energy. Private John Allen used to say that whenever Mr. Brosius made a speech he burst his suspenders. One afternoon Mr. Allen and a party were watching Brosius' exertions.
"There they go now," Allen exclaimed. "I'll bet you his galluses parted that time or else he lost both buttons at the rear of his trousers. As soon as he stops talking we will go over and find out about it."
After ten minutes more of gesticulations the gifted orator sat down, wiping the moisture that streamed from his brow and his cheeks. His collar was wilted, his hair was saturated with perspiration, and his shirt front showed visible evidences of the struggle. Mr. Allen approached the matter delicately, calling the member by his first name, complimenting him upon his speech and the force of his delivery, and finally remarking that he (Allen) could not indulge very much in gesticulations without "busting his galluses." "Mine parted about the middle of my remarks," remarked the orator, innocently, whereupon Allen shook hands with him again and led his party away.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Congressman
Speech
Gesticulation
Suspenders
Humor
What entities or persons were involved?
Representative Brosius
Private John Allen
Where did it happen?
Congress
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Key Persons
Representative Brosius
Private John Allen
Location
Congress
Event Date
In Recent Times
Story Details
Representative Brosius delivers a vehement speech with violent gesticulations, leading John Allen to joke that his suspenders burst; Brosius innocently confirms it afterward.