The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-10
Good Congressional Timber.

The Following is from the Forest
Republican, edited by Hon. J. T.. Wenk,
who served two sessions In the Legis-
lature with Hon. w. o. Smith, and
ought to know what he Is talking about:
"The matter Of the election Of a new
Congress will again engross the atten-
tion Of the people this year, and soon
the candidates will be announced for
the nominating conventions that will
be taking place early In the spring.
In this connection IL Ia interesting to
note new name that now and then IL
mentioned for such honors. As, for in
stance, that Of Hon. w. q. Smith. Of
jefferson county, who will be u leading
tho nomination Of Republican candi-
date In the 2lst district, composed Of
jefferson, Indiana, Armstrong and
Westmoreland counties. Ifevery voter
were thoroughly acquainted with Mr..
Smiths peculiar fitness for this place,
aud then were as thoroughly true to
his own interests and the greatest good
to his own district, the mere announce
ment that he would submit his name to
the Republicans for their consideration,
would be sufficient To secure him the
nomination without single further
effort. But Of course this Is not the
case, and there Is need therefore that
the candidate must acouaint his people
with his claims In order to receive their
support, and this is not always an easy
matter nor a very pleasant thing FOR
him 10 do In his own behalf. Few men
have had a greater or more varied ex-
pericnce, or better schooling in matters
Of Legislation than W. o. Smith, and
surely no man has gained more wisdom
from that experience than he, all OF
which would be turned to good account
for the benefit OF his constituents were
he sent to Congress. The happy faculty
Of making friends In the Legislature was
one OF his strong points, and we doubt
whether any other member had so many
as he during any Of the four sessions he
passed at Harrisburg. Through two Of
these sessions the writer sat with Mr..
Smith in the House and can testify to
his great worth to his people in the way
OF getting favorable legislation through.
His efforts In behalf Of the miners, OF
which the 2lst district has thousands,
were indefatigable, as was also his work
for legislation fayoring the agricultur-
ist. Mr.. Smith was not eternally bor-
ing the House with long-winded
speeches. What he had to say in de-
fence OF his legislation was direct and to
the point, and his remarks were always
attentively listened to and carried any
measure through that he advocated
We wouldn't give the snap of our finger
for all the howlers and ranters In christ
endom, who are forever on their feet
playing to the galleries. Everybody
tires OF them and their influence Is al
ways negative one. The quiet, earn
est worker, who keeps in touch with
the work of the committees, who makes
friends by his honesty and fairness, is
the one who comes out of n legislative ses-
sion with the good things for his people.
The very name OF such member is n
guarantee to his fellow members that
the measures he advocates are just and
fair, and always goes long way toward
their enactment into law. The plain
people OF Mr.. Smiths district should de-
mand his nomination. To them his
services will be invaluable. He has n
wide experiences; he makes friends who
in turn make him inhuential; his am
bition to become great statesman
would not get the better OF him and be-
cloud his usefulness to his immediate
constituency. His splendid work at
Harrisburg is guarantee that his Con-
gressiOnal career would be an honest,
faithful and consistent one. BY all
means send w. o. Smith to Congress-
He is needed there and more just like
him. Less takers and more and better
workers"