The Washington herald., 1908-04-01

life was etremely arduous, and he un-
derwent many privations to make his
way in the world. but he is recognized
as a man OF ability and a statesman OF
no mean proportion. After leaving the
farm, Mr. Monden went 10 Chicago.
where he took any employment offered
Seeing no opportunity for advancement.
he got the Western fever and went TO
Denver He remained there seven wears
working in various capacities IN connec-
ton with railway construction In 1887
he went 20 Wyoming. still working for
railway construction company and pros
pecting FOR coal When the town OF
Newcastle was founded. Mr.. Monden wes
elected mayor. and he sel we'd in that ca
paeity five terms. In 1880 he was elected
70 the State senate. and though ne was
the youngest member. was elected presi-
dent OF the body In 1892 In 1894 his peo-
pie, recognizing his ability. sought higher
political honOrs for him. and he was
candidate for governor Of Wyoming. but
at the last moment, yielding 10 his in
clinations. he Withdrew and was norni-
mated for Congress instead and elected.
He was defeated for reelection IL 1885
owing TO the free silver wave. but was
again elected to the Fifty-sixth Congress,
and has served continuously ever since
He Is a sturdy champion OF every meas
ure that benefits the Great West. is
ready speaker and fearless in expressing
MS views. Representative MoadeN is
chairman Of Committee on Public Lands
4 number OF United states Senator's
have made names for themselves as lee
turers, and incidentally money lecturing
on the Chatauqua circuit The two best
paid. and most sought after. speakers are
Senators La Toilette and Tulman. both
OF whom are interesting and entertaining
characters. Senator Beveridge is called
upon frequently and Senator DoIliver is
considered a good lecturer and a drawing
card whenever he is 20 speak
Senator Borah. the young Senator from
Idaho. who became prominent during the
Haywood trial for the killing Of Gov.
Stuenenberg. will break into the lecture
field this summer. and has been carded
for several talks.
Senator Burkett. another one OF the
younger Senator's. is casting longing
glances in the same direction. and the
probabilities are that he will be heard
from soon.
The lecture platform Is a good way 10
keep in the public eve. and II will not
be long before our statesmen will a; the
close or each session OF Congress divide
themselves into parties and travel East.
West, North, and South IN search Of
fame and money.
There was some audible waiing and
gnashing OF teeth IN the House yester-
day shortly after o'clock. and it was
a wailins and gnashing that was uni
versal.
John Sharp Williams. who caused il. re-
ceived just about as many dark and
glowering looks from his own side
Of the House as he did from the Repub-
lican wing
Mr.. Williams had a desire during the
afternoon shortly before the first shortly
in this story appears. TO address the
House on some subject dear 20 the heart
OF the Mississippian or the minority
leader. since he is both.
Some member Of the majority objected
and Mr.. Williams sat down after q vain
and fruitless expenditure OF EFFORT. Just
after the first shOrtly-see above-Repre-
sentative Scott. chairman Of the Arri-
culture Committee. whose bin was under
consideration, moved that the House ad-
jOurn
Mr.. Williams objected Apparently. on
viva voce vote he was beaten. He
called for division. Again he was
beaten.
Then, in order 10 save the time OF
The House he called for the ayes and
the nays. The House STAYED a half hour
longer. therefore, while the ayes and nays
were called
Black looks were many. but II was a
sad fact that II seemed from the gallery
as II Mr. Williams would have prevailed
for once. II his own people had stayed
with him 20 the bitter end, but they did
not, and the motion 10 adjourn prevailed
after great mental carnage.