The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

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~ earned took the law
= course in the Uni
~ versity OF Michigan
graduating in 1850. The
N II next year Mr.. Nc
MY Cumber removed 10
GN Wahpeton, n. Oak,
G~EJ where he has since
practiced his profess
son. He was a mem
dEN7@NzGaRser of the territorial
legislature for two
years and elected for the first time 20
the United States Senate in 1893: vas re-
elected in 1905
Up 10 the time Of his election 10 the
Senate, he had no experience as a states
man, excepting what he received while
in the legislature. but he at once sprang
into the limelight in Washington. and his
first speech attracted universal attention.
II is seldom that a new Senator makes
hit the first session: on the contrary,
they are heard once and pass out Of sight.
But with Senator McCumber 1t was diff
ferent. His maiden effLft was delivered
in such a straightforward manner. dis
playing such sound. forclble, and original
opinions, that he made friends at once.
and has been recognized ever since. The
late Senator Hanna was a friend of the
young statesman, having met HIN during
the first Mckinley campaign He watched
his career and helped him In many
ways 20 attain prominence.
in speaking. Senator McCumber is de-
liberate. weighing his words. and euunci-
ating clearly. He was selected TO read
WashugtoE's Farewell Address on Feb
ruary p. and he performed the duty ad-
mirabiy.
He is chairman Of the Committee on
Pensions, an assignment that means Iluch
work and careful attention His c.fer
assignments are Indian Affairs. .Interocean.
ic Canals, and Public Buildings and
Grounds.
Wisconsin has, as one OF It's Represent
etives. Gustav Kustermann. OF Green
Bay. Now Gustav is a native-born Ger
man. He had been granted ten minutes
OF the time allotted By the powers that
be IN the House to speak on a matter
upperm0st in his mind. He began: "Bir.
Speaker, dislike 20 speak about myself.
but Il is necessary, in order TO lead up
TO what I wish TO bring before the House,
To give an account of my past life"
He went on telling about his early life
in Germany. and continued: 'Mr.
Speaker. / landed in this country with
just S23 in my pocket Buying an lmmi-
grant ticket, 7 went West. and landed in
what I say is the best State in the Union.
Wisconsin, sc He reached his theme.
that OF providing magnificent quarters for
the Ambassador from this country IN
Berlin
He pictured the embassy as It now is.
and stated in his blunt way why II should
be second to none. II love my adopted
country, ard want 10 see its The
gavel banged ten minutes were up. IL
didn't stop Mr.. Kustermann, however. He
kept going and going
Again he was called TO order, and
f0urishing his manuscript aloft. he asked
permission 10 extend his remarks in the
Record. Representative Champ Clark OBJ
jected, and the peToration of Kuster-
mann's speech is lost TO the world al
large forever.
A distinguished visitor TO the Capito
yesterday was Hon. Seaborn Wright. o
Rome. Ca. Mr.. Wright IS on his wa,
home from Illinois where for the pas
month he has been engaged. under tn,
auspices Of the Anu-saloon League. fl
advocating prohibition.
The prohibitionists OF this land" sal,
Mr. Wright. should feel greatly encour
aged at the outcome OF that wonderful
Illinois fight. AS a result OF that BATH,
over 1000 saloons In that State We're pu
out OF business. I tell you this pTohibi
tion wave is the biggest thing you eve
heard Of
Mr. Wright is a member OF the Georgi.
legislature. and placed the present drasu
prohibition law in that State on tn,
statute books.
Representatives. Longworth and Hobsoi
were sitting in the front row Of desks ii
the house Their elbows rested on tn,
desk. and their heads were close together
Hobson talking earnestly to Longworth
pointing occasionally 10 a manuscript h,
had before him. OF course he was tryinl
to convince the Ohio statesman Of tht
necessity Of four battle ships instead o.
two. and, Of course, he emphasized hi.
argument with fathers wish.
1t made a pretty picture. these risinr
statesmen seemingly so interested il
the welfare Of the country. Their heads
showing the broad expanse OF round
smooth, and highly-polished surface, tn,
rosy face Of Nicholas together with tat
interesting earnest features of Richmond
Pearson, resting as they were on theil
arms. reminded one of that painting OF
Raphels, THE Cherubs"
Ollie James. the mammoth Representa-
tive IN Congress from the State that erst.
while was famed for fast horsez, good
whisky. and other things, has new
necktie which is expected to greatly re-
duee the governments electric lighting
bills.
It's the brightest, most iridescent RED
tie that ever had the temerity to show
itself upon the floor Of the House Mr.
James wore 1t on Wednesday for the first
time. and several felIow-members who
approached him without shading THEN
eyes are now wearing smoked glasses
It throws out fits bright rays IN front OF
the gentleman from Kentucky like TIE
headlight of mogul engine with eleetri-
cal equipment.
Members whose eyes suffered on
Wednesday, yesterday held their hands
over their optics as they came within the
same "block' with Mr.. James. so that
TIE damage might not be increased. HC
had the tie on. too. 50 that their caution
was not without good grounds.
Advantage of Experience.
From the Chicaeo Post.