The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27


 Senator Craig. grew jealous of Dallas County's great treasure, and she called upon Edmund Winston Pettus to repre- sent her in the greatest law-making body in the world. And now all the people of Alabama claim him and glory in his rec ord"
 The services of such man as General Pettus, Senator Craig said, were such of which any State or any people might well be proud. He compared him to Cin- cinnatus, who could ever lay aside his private business and answer the call of his country He described Senator Pet tus in the buoyant apdor of his youth fighting the Mexicans. and he pictured him in the courage and splendor of his manhood leading a forlorn hope at Vicks- burg in defense of his native State.
 Where is any man of Alabama" he asked. who did more for white suprem- acy in the dark days of reconstruction than Edmund Winston Pettus?"
 ssThe Constant Pettus." - The speaker eulogized the splendid mind and legal attainments of Senator Pettus, and praised his distinguished ser- vice in the American Congress, where he was known as the Constant Pettus."
 Senator Craig said that he could not
 
 that he felt for the great man.
 we who have kno VII him since child hood" he said with eloquent sincerity, reverence him as father"
 Senator Pettus. the speaker declared, loved his State better than he did his life. It would be. he said. the proudest moment in the history of the State when Edmund Winston Pettus was returned by a unan- imous vote.
 The nomination of Senator Pettus was seconded by MT. Lusk of Marshall in Ahe name of the people of Marshall County. where his early life was spent and whose people, he said, still loved and revered him.
 It was also seconded by Representative Kelly of -Choctaw, who spoke as a. Con- federate soldier and in behalf of the comrades of the Confederacy who had recognized the bravery and courage of General. Pettus.
 Rules Were Suspended.
 The rules were suspended on motion of Senator Harrison of Lee and by rising vote Senator Pettus was nominated unan- imously.
 On motion of Senator Bullock of Frank lin, a Committee ot three was appointed to notify Senator Pettus and invite him to address the joint caucus On that Committee Chairman Benners named Senator Bullock aud Representatives Tunstall and Parker. The Committee re- turned in a few minutes and announced that Senator Pettus had left the Capitol and gone down town but that the Com mittee would later notify him of the &C., ton of the joint caucus. All of yesterday afternoon Senator Pet tus received his friends in his parlor chamber at the New Mabson Hotel where he registered at an early hour yesterday morning, having reached Montgomery from Washington on a delayed train.
 Senator at the Capitol.
 Senator Pettus Is an early riser and notwithstanding the fatigue of travel he was up and at the State House early, where he remained all of the morning. He visited tine Executive Department and had peasant chat with Governor Jelks. He also called upon the Justices Of the Supreme Court and the chiefs of the State Departments.
 No card is necessary" said clerk at the New Mabson when a representativ called there in the afternoon. Senator Pettus has given instructions that all persons who call to see him are to be shown to his chamber without a card
 And Senator Pettus was surrounded in his chamber by young Representatives and State Senators. His face beamed with pleasure and he appeared to be light-hearted and happy. He was espe- cially happy when he talked of Mrs. Pettus. his companion of 59 years,
 Mrs. Pettus's Health Good.
 She's 79 years old you know said the junior Senator with eloquent tender ness in hts voice to an anxious enquirer ''and left her in Washington. In late years 1t appears to make her a trife dizzy riding on the cars. She's in excel lent health now and is supremely happy when she Is making others happy"
 Asked for an interview on National politics a stern look came into the face of Senator Pettus.
 'I don't think said Senator Pettus slowly that Democratic Senators ought to make party platforms in the news papers. fear we've had too much of that sort of thing. I discuss public ques tions freely with representatives of our Alabama newspapers because they usual ly respect my wishes and refrain from publishing what I say. I am sorry to say the Washington newspapers do not always do this. No l prefer not to give you an interview
 Senator Pettus said he would remain in Montg6mery until Wednesday night.