Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-03-21
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liarly political nature, az. the lnyesti-
eating committee, the anti-lobby and
corporation contribution bills. He Is
! quiet worker, rarely heard In debate.
hui usually accomplishing all he UNI
dertakes to do.
Dudley and Dowdell were the
spokesman Of the Democrats, hut with
trne Democratic characteristics they
rarely agreed upon any measure Dow
dell Ii an old time Prohibitions Populist
ana Is Democrat In name only. He
stands for temperance, anti-monopoly,
is sentimental and emotional. Dudley.
on the other hand, Is the typical DEM
ocrat. positively negative upon every
subject. He spoke to almost every
proposition under discussion, generally
upon the adverse and losing side. and
getting the utmost satisfaction out of
the situation. He was the wit of the
body.
Lincoln was the solid business head
OF the senate, taking the successful
business view OF every proposition,
and as chairman OF ways and means
sxerting large influence In legislation.
II Ii difficult to mention any senator
without doing an injustice to the 9TH
ers by exclusion There was not one
who did not do creditable work for
himself and his constituents.
Lieutenant Governor Shober, as
president OF the senate, won the adj
miration OF everyone He was fair
and developed into model presiding
officer
House Deliberative Body.
The house was the more delibera-
tive body Of the two. This has uni
formly been the case in South Dakota.
Conservatism always dominates its ac-
tion and legislation that can be gotten
through the house Is usually pretty
safe, economical and wise.
The house leaders are usually quiet
men VINO do their work In conferences
outside tile sessions and come in pre-
pared for action, which not infrequent-
~ il surprising to over confident floor
leaders.
Glass of C0dington was mqnestion-
bly, the strong man of this house He
IL a strong debater and exceptionally
lucid in statement. He was the par
tfcular representative of the admins
tration and powerfully impressed him.
self upon the legislation, yet not infre-
quently his positions were opposed by
the quiet influences, which, as before
stated. dominates house action. Still
In the long run most OF the measures
for which he spoke prevailed.
Browne, although a stalwart. taking
pride In his political views, always
held. the implicit confidence Of the
members and his advice was accepted
upon many measures not directly COM
ing with administration prestige. He
possesses happy facility In epigram
and his almost unconscious humor Gre
ated many laugh.
Parmley was the recognized leader
Of the stalwart section OF the house
and ne kept the opposition guessing
whenever he turned his attention to
political matters. He Is thoroughly
honest man Of strong convictions and
more than ordinary ability and his
industry is simply marvellous. AS
chairman OF the house committee upon
enrolled and engrossed bills he was
Of course given an opportunity to dis
play his genius for hard work. Not
withstanding his position as the lead
or OF minority faction he had the
confidence OF the members and upon
every question not involving fac
iional political sentiment he was infiu-
entail and successful.
Cable, both from his position as
chairman OF appropriations and from
his fairness and likableness, was pop
ular and influential: leader in all
administration and moral work. He
worked hard and conscientiously In
the committee and assisted potentially
m bringing ont as equitable and eco
nomical appropriations as could be
expected under the circumstances.
Leader il Good Morals Fight.
Whittemore was among the first In
al temperance and moral legislation.
While hts views on these questions
were c0incided IN by majority Of the
members ne was, with Fitch. Carver
and Martin. 1T the head Of the eth
ical movement He was, too, sponsor
In the house for reciprocal demurrago
md ~ recognized administration coun-
nell0f.
Carroll had ia hand the railroad IL.