The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-04-13
M4nR NhERAN


(rH<rap Ger,r1y..o one was admitted to-
"a ''AS"'" practice in the 5uprenle|
Court Of the State He has followed the
practice OF the profession almost continu-i
ously ever since. Recognizing the great
opportunities of the West, Mr.. Suther-
land removed to the Territory Of Utah
His enterprise and hard work attracted
the attention Of the citizens Of Salt Lake
and when the first State legislature was
organized. he WAS prevailed upon to ac-
cept the nomination for the State senate:
he was elected. In 1900 he was sent as
delegate to the Republican national con-
veilti0n. and in 1901 received a Ike honor.
He was elected TO the Fifty-seventh Con-
gress and his record there was so salts
factory to his constituents that he was
chosen to succeed himself. but he declined,
preferrins to remain at home 70 practice
the law. In 1894 he was again persuaded.
against his wish, TO accept the nomina-
ton for United States Senator, and was
elected
Senator Sutherland enjoys p legislative
career but his preference could be TO
practice law the rest of h's natural life
HIS service has been acceptable 10 his
people, and no doubt be viii be returned
when his present term is completed.
he is one Of the examples :: the many
foreign-born citizens who have made good
and occupy prominent places in the his
tory Of the United States
Senator Sutherland is chairman OF a
select committee and member Of six
other committees among them Indian Ar
fairs. Mines and Mining. and Irrigation,
all Of great importance TO the Western
members Of Congress.
John Barrett. director Of the Bureau OF
American Republics. Is an occasional tis-
itor TO the legislative halls Of Congress.
Recently a delegation of citizens were
in Washington seeking a speaker for the
opening of the Yukon Exposition They
called upon SIR Barrett, and invited him
to accept that duty.
The director appreciated the honor, hut
his innate modesty prompted him to de-
cline. The spokesman Of the party. a
fluent speaker, IN a forceful and delight
ful way, told the blushing diplomat how
well he was thought Of by the people OF
the West: he recounted in a graphic and
surprisingly correct manner the career
Of Mr. Barrett; step by step. his rise 70
fame had been watched by the citizens,
accomplishing so much good for tae bet
terment of the American republics In
fact. the man spoke so well and with so
muGh iattery that Mr. Barrett could not
say nay, and accepted, promising 20 de-
liver the opening address 20 the best Of
his ability.
The delegation left. apparently much
pleased. y few minutes later Mr.. Bar
rett was talking 10 Secretary Root over
the telephone by the way. Barrett"
said Mr.. Root. after the business con
versatiol had been concluded. "a deIega-
ton Of men have just left here 10 call
upon you TO ask you 10 make a speech
at the opening OF the Yukon Exposition.
! They invited me- but ! told them press
Of official business pTecluded my accept
ance, and recommended Mr.. John Bar
rett. Who in HI is Barrett2' all
ehimed in, whereupon I gave them a com
plete history Of your life"
so Il was you who told them Of my
work, was it?' said Mr. Barrett.
Yes; they have been here" he con-
eluded hanging up the receiver.
Representative c. B. Lands. head OF
the printing investigation commission, is
an Industrious man. Not only does Mr.
Lands look after the work Of the print
/ ing commission. deliver a few speeches
at banquets and others in the House, but
he has number OF anxious constituents
out in Indiana for whom he has a high
! regard.
Mr.. Lands is always busy answering
letters and requests for seeds. &c and
/ is always sending the things asked for
/ Once in while. however, he is stumped
/ Not long ago he received letter from
a constituent IN which this curious gen.
/ tleman made many demands. Some 81
them were modest enough and possibly
easy TO comply with. One was not so
modest Il was about like this:
I would like to get 100 books from
the Library OF Congress"
The constituent is still waiting for the
books.
In the heat OF debate, Capt. Richmond
Pearson Hobson. Representative from
the Sixth Alabama district. is not like
unto the gentle lamb Far from il. Mr.
| Hobson grows hot under the collar. and
his mental bearings, well oiled and acting
Ike q triple-expansion engine. are apt
to run over any man bold enough to
interfere,
During his speech Saturday Capt. Hob
son was interrupted at the outset several
times. He answered quite a number Of
questions eourteously. If briefly. but at
last his patience gave out.
Representative Rainey, OF Illinois. had
already asked several questions, but finally
when he began to suggest that possibly
the United States needs several hundred
battle ships to defend its coast line, Capt
/ Hobson became visibly irritated. After
answering the question. he said:
/ Now, please do not interrupt me in
order to ask ridiculous questions
Mr. Rainey tried to INTERCEPT another.
but could not. and he sat gowering IN
/ his seat twenty minutes or more. while
| the hero Of the Merrimac waded through
gore and olive garlands to his applause
/ at the end