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Mathew Harris ELLSWORTH, Congress, OR (1899-1986)

ELLSWORTH, Mathew Harris, a Representative from Oregon; born in Hoquiam, Grays Harbor County, Wash., September 17, 1899; moved with his parents to Eugene and later to Wendling, Oreg.; attended…

Leonidas Campbell HOUK, Congress, TN (1836-1891)

HOUK, Leonidas Campbell, (father of John Chiles Houk), a Representative from Tennessee; born near Boyds Creek, Sevier County, Tenn., June 8, 1836; attended the common schools less than three…

gallium

(Encyclopedia) galliumgalliumgălˈēəm [key], metallic chemical element; symbol Ga; at. no. 31; at. wt. 69.723; m.p. 29.78℃; b.p. 2,403℃; sp. gr. 5.904 at 29.6℃ (solid), 6.095 at 29.8℃ (liquid);…

owl

(Encyclopedia) owl, common name for nocturnal birds of prey found on all continents. Owls superficially resemble short-necked hawks, except that their eyes are directed forward and are surrounded by…

Joseph Bengal BATES, Congress, KY (1893-1965)

BATES, Joseph Bengal, a Representative from Kentucky; born in Republican, Ky., October 29, 1893; attended the public schools and the Mountain Training School at Hindman, Ky.; was graduated…

Lamar JEFFERS, Congress, AL (1888-1983)

JEFFERS, Lamar, a Representative from Alabama; born in Anniston, Calhoun County, Ala., April 16, 1888; attended the public schools and the Alabama Presbyterian College at Anniston; served with…

Notable Children's Videos of 2000

Banjo FrogsChato's KitchenChato's Kitchen (Spanish Language Version) Chicka Chicka Boom BoomDear America: Dreams in the Golden CountryDegas & the DancerThe FaceFamous FredFedoraJust a Few Words…

Bean Soup in the Senate

The Question: Is it true that the Senate restaurants all serve bean soup everyday? The Answer: Believe it or not, yes. According to the Senate web site,…