The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-11-30
WHO'S WClAT AE1ED WU1Y!
~ mi AMI RIGA.
1rTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC

WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
AS the opening of Congress approaches
| the interest of the American people centers
largely in the men who make and unmake
our laws.
Conspicuous among these during the com.
Ing session will be Mr.. Charles E. Little.
field.
He Is the Congressman from Maine who
will be in charge of the Republican Anti
Trust Campaign. whose u~tterances will be
as eagerly looked for as are those of the
Sphinx.
Senator Matthew Stanley Quay's recent
efforts to unsettle the coal strike have en-
deared him to thousands of citizens the
whole country over.
Speaker Henderson at the close of the
session will sing his political swan song.
1t will be a bit of melody of his own
composition based upon Aud Lang Syne'
and 1.-The Campbells Are Coming, Ha. Ha,
Mamma
They have all served their country in
one way or another and are entitled to our
respectful consideration.
WHEREFORE JENKINS.
HENDERSON. DAVID Drummer.
Speaker House Of Representatives. Quit
ter in Chief of the G. o. P. Followed. but
did not succeed, Thomas Bracket Reed as
Hammer Wfelder to Congress.
DOTH Ou DeeF, ScOtlaHQ, MARCH IL. iofp,
which accounts for his amiable disposition.
He is known throughout his constituency
as an old dear of the dearest type. par
ticularly when things are going his way.
Finding the Scotch climate not suited for
the realization Of his political ambitions, he
moved in 1916 to Illinois, with the idea of
growing up with the country.
Illinois grew so rapidly that he found 1t
impossible to keep up, and in 1S49 settled III
Iowa, as likely to be more conservative in
its expansiveness.
Educated in public schools. and at the age
of 10 was able to spell such words as tar
it," reciprocity" and arbitration" with
out hesitation.
Entered Union Army as private in 1851
and placed his country under lasting obli-
cation by losing a leg in its service at the
battle of Corinth, and was honorably dis
charged.
Since that time has occupied many Offices
of Importance, most of which he has re-
signed from time to time. thereby earning
the reputation of being the most resigned
politician OF his age.
Elected to Congress in 1882 and has served
there ever since. becoming Speaker in 1899.
In 1902 declined to stand for reelection,
much to the embarrassment of the Demo-
cratic party, which had hoped to make his
campaign interesting by asking questions
about tariff reform. reciprocity with Cuba
ohu tAc ucbdAlS VI FtepuDlCdn pOllCy.
His future days will be devoted to litera-
ture. and among his probable works. the
most notable will be THE Scotch in Ameri-
can Politics." "Gavelling Through Con-
gress," NJ Way vs.. Ioway,' 9TH Com
plete Speaker"
1t is a curious coincidence that his in
itials are the same as those of David Ben
nett Hill, but here the parallel ceases.
Home. Dubuque, la. Motto. Double or
Quits"
QUAY. MATTHEW STANLEY.
United States Senator. State of Pennsyl-
vania. Leading Statesman of the Old
Guard. Chief of the Washington Blues.
Until recently he was Custodian of the
Elephant.
Born. Dillsburg. York County. Pa. Sep
TENDER 30. 1899, with his wisdom teeth in
full operation. and his eyes wide open.
Is reported never to have slept after the
first week.
Hes got his eye on the main chance"