The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-01-03
Good Congressional Timber.

Good Congressional Timber.
The matter of the election of a new
Congress will again engross the attention
of the people this year, and soon the can
didates will be announced for the nomi-
mating conventions that will be taking
place early in the spring. In this con-
nection it is interesting to note a new
name that now and then is mentioned
for such honors. AS, for instance, that
of Hon. W. o. Smith of Jefferson county,
who will be leading factor in the can
vass about to begin for The nomination OF
a Republican candidate in the 2l district,
composed of Jefferson. Indiana, Arm
strong and Weslmoreland counties. II
every voter were thoroughly acquainted
with Mr.. Smiths peculiar fitness for this
. place, and then were as thoroughly true
to his own interests and the greatest
good to his own district, the mere an
nouncement that he would submit his
name to the Republicans for their con-
sideration, would be sufficient to secure
him the nomination without single fur
ther effort. But of course, this is not the
case, and there is need therefore that the
candida must acquaint his people with
his claims in order to receive their sup
port and this is not always an easy MAJ,
ter nor very pleasant thing for him to
do in his own behalf Few men in the
State from the country counties have had
greater or more varied experience, or
better schooling in matters of legislation
than w. o. Smith, and surely no man
has gained more wisdom from that ex-
perience 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 # his strong
points, and we doubt whether any other
member had so m ny as he during any
of the four sessions he passed at Harris
burg. 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 be-
half of the miners, of which the 2lst dis
trict has thousands, were indefatlgable
as was also his work for legislation ia
voring the agriculturist. Mr.. Smith was
not eternally boring the House with
long-winded speeches. What he had to
say in defence of his legislation was di-
nd 70 hn inf nd II
were always attentively listened to and
carried any measure through that he ad-
yocated. We wouldn't give the snap of
our finger for all the howlers and ram
ters in christendom, who are forever
on their feet playing to the galleries.
Everybody tiIes of them and their in
fluence is always a negative one. The
quiet, earnest 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 d
legislative session with the good things
for his people. The very name of such
member is 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 demand his nomination. To them
his services will be invaluable. He has
wide experience; he makes friends
who in turn make him influential; his
ambition to become a great statesman
would not get the better of him and be-
cloud his usefulness to his immediate
constituency. His splendid work in be-
half of the people he represented so long
at Harrisburg is a guarantee that his
Congressional career would be an hon.
est, 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.