The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-07-15
HOVER CUxMINas OF STANFORD.
The Rapid Rise Of the YouBs Democratic
Leader In Connecticut.

Seven years ago last June Homer 8. Cum
mi ngs received his diploma Of graduation nom
the Yale Law School. To-day this same Homer
g. Cummings In Mayor Of Stamford. Ia the Con-
~necticut member Of the Democratic National
Committee and appears to have more than
a passing chance Of landing the Gubernatorial
nomination Of his party. which may be worth
something this fall In view Of ~factional dis
sensions In the Republican party. MIR. Cum
mings's course during these seven years has
been interesting. Politically. professionally
and socially opportunities presented them
selves to him, OF which he was quick to take
advantage,
In September following his graduation from
the law school he succeeded In getting a place
In the law office Of Fessenden 4 Carter Of Stan-
ford. The senior member. Sam Fessenden.
Is known from one end OF the State to the other
as a lawyer. and has a national reputation a. Q
politician. ANY young lawyer would consider
himself very fortunate to become in any way
months from the time Air, Cummings entered
the office. or on Jan. l. 1898, he b. came a INT NJ
Der Of the Arm. which, until its dissolution this
mings. This brought Mr.. Cummings into
prominence among the Connecticut bar at once.
and he has been winning more distinction
Mr.. Cummings political rise dates from
1895. he Il one Of those former Republicans
who MIR. DoOley" says outnumbered for
mer Democrats at the Kansas City lonNention.
He was brought up a Republican, Wille az
college he had frequently taken part In dis
c~ussions on the money question, taking the
silver side OF H.. In 1896 the Democratic or
ganization in the Nutmeg State was In q
demoraliaed condition. All the men who had
given weight 10 the Darty ind who knew how
TO manage q campaign, WOULD not swallow is
TO | and bolt.d the ticket. In September OF
that year the party was In a chaotic state.
announcement that MIR, Cunminls. Sam fes-
sendens partner. had come out Tor Bry an.
Nr Cumming Issued a long vnledictory in
b"g1n TO stump the STATE for the silver leader.
A. there wa no on" Of rromin. nee on the stump
ia this state for Bry an he soon attracted at
tention, as h" Ia an eloquent and fore nj sIt aker
and has many Of the qualities desirable for the
stump. hen the State I onv' ntiCn In 1900
was held Nj. Cummings had bel an announced
Democrat for less than a month, ct he secured
tho nomination for 81 cret0ry Of State and at
the election ran slightly ahead of N ticket.
one Of the most accomplished women In Siam
ford Il tn only daughter Of u~mer Commodore
james ID. Smith Of the New York Yacht tlub.
sh: was an extensive traveller. wa. cultured
mlngs, there was n mutual attraction and soon
the announcement Vas made OF the wedding
OF Helen W Smith IN lone \, Cumming.
This took place on the deck Of Commodore
on Larchmont in June, 1877. After tho honey
moon, which was spent IN Europe, Mr.. Cum
mings devoted his attention between law vra-
tee and politics and tightencd his grip on both.
lie was elected Mayor OF this city last Apr.l,
being the second Democrat 10 occupy that
off1oe. lie may run for Governor next faIl
or for Congressman from the Fourth district
He is recognized rs the Democratic leader
decisive way. Alexander Troip of New uAvvl
He Is now only " Years ole.