The Washington times., 1906-09-09

uncle. Joseph Weldon. of Philadelphia,
for whom he was named. went 10
Texas, locating al Gainesville Now
Texas Is not supposed 20 object 10
individuality in dress. but there Is
story that when he dawned upon
Gainesville that town was some
Jared" by the ultra low cut or his
waistcoat. the extreme length of his
frOck coat. the oyershadowing breadth
of his hat brim. and the immaculate
whiteuess Of his ties.
RETURNED WITH A REVOLVER.
The story continues that one day he
met a number Of men who were In
clined 10 be humorous on account OF
his attire. Bailey heard what they
had 10 say and departed He returned.
soon. however. with revolver, and
invited them 10 repeat their remarks.
They didn't. and he continued 70 dress
as he pleased Now. however. on oc-
casion. he even wears evening clothes.
It was his dislike for evening clothes
which ne put forward as an excuse
for not attending a function az the
White House in Mckinley's day,
though he had learned t1 Ike Mchln-
lev while they wsr, serving In the
House together. That can hardly have
been :he real reason II this recent ut
terauce OF one OF his friends is au-
thentic. as Il puTp1rrs 20 be-
Bailey has no deaungs with the
white House or with the Republican
administration. He has no patience
with the Senators or Representatives
Of his political faith who CO. He con-
siders 81 wholly wrong and inconsist-
ent. and II he had his way there would
be a statute declaring II unlawful for
a Member Of Congress 70 make rec
concentrations 20 the Executive in ref
erenCe 10 patronage"
Senator Bailey visits his Kentucky
stock farm as often as possible, and
enjoys the visits immensely. When
there he is neither politician. Senator,
nor orator. He is then o ''railbird,
horse trader, trotting enthusiast and
pedigree expert His farm IS the old
Todhunter place, known 70 all horse
breeders. and Joe Rea, who used 10 be
in Marcus Days employ, IS his train
CT.
Mr.. Bailey had little trouble getting
started as O. lawyer IN Texas. but he
lost HIS frst case. He was Tor the
defense IN an action for damages. Tho
prosecution presented its case briefly.
Bailey made one or two motions,
which were promptly denied. Then
Bailey arose and tn his deep voice.
which. no mater how simple the words.
makes you think OF slowly dripping
eIoqaence. began:
Your Honor, my unfortunate client
There the court agrees with you"
broke In the judge. aua Bailey saw
that IL was all over.
Mr.. Bailey went 10 Congress as A
Representative when only twenty-sev-
en- He made his first speech In 1892,
when only a little past rwenty-eight.
At thirty-three he was Democratic
leader Of the House. the your gest min
ority leader since the Gays Of Clay.
He took his seat in the Senate I'm 1901,
when thirty-eight.
Some time before the talk that the
University Of Virginia would ask John
Sharp Williams to join its stan 1t was
said that he had ali ms pldns made
with Governor Vardaman 10 succeed
Money in The Senate. and it is Ger
tain that he will be pretty busy all
through this falls campaign.
John Sharp Williams is a cotton
planter. He and his brother own
half dozen plantations IL Mississippi,
comprising 10000 acres. They also
have extensive real estate holdings in
Memphis Ills brother attends 10 the
arrangement Of the estate.
The WuIamses live in a large ram
bling house in Yazoo. which has been
added 10 from tile TO time as the
needs and fancy Of the family sug-
Eested.
They have seven children: Mrs.
Holmes. eldest daughter the wife OF
tie mayor OF YGzco city; Webb. eld-
est son. John. who attends school in
Washington; Julia. a pupil in the Bald
win School Staunton. Va, Allison, Sa-
ie and Christopher, better known as
Kit" While Mrs. Williams takes a
deep interest in the career of her hus-
band, she does not attempt to Follow
the tortuoUs course Of politics or Iesis-
latin.
Alr. Williams works constantly. both
during The sessions and while at home
In Mississippi. With the exception Of
campaign years. wher he goes on the
stump. he spends every recess at