The Washington herald., 1908-05-10

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" 49, tered politics, being
= elected to the house
Br17rcr5zzg1r linn Of delegates for two
M 'i-''--' ''4''''- W. terms, then promoted
to the State Senate. where he served
from 1891 to 1899 He was attorney for
the Commonwealth for ApPomattox Coun-
ty for a number Of years and was
member of the Virginia constitutional
for two years.
Mr.. Flood was Presidential elector in
1892 His first attempt 10 gain entrance
70 the National House Of Representatives
was a failure. After a whirlwind COM
paign he was defeated as a candidate. He
wouldn't be downed, and went after Il
again, with better success. He was
elected 70 the Fifty-seYenth Congress. and
has repeated the performance ever since.
He Is a member Of the board Of visitors
to the University of Virginia.
Representative Flood has two commit
tees, Expenditures in the Department of
Agriculture and Foreign Affairs, Coming
as he does from a nearby State. he is
interested in all matters per-
tanning TO the District, and he has a great
many friends in the community Of non
voters.
While the House was answering a roll
call on the passage OF a bill providing
for the transfer OF certain ground in
China 10 some financial institution two
were discussing its merits
You see" said one OF them, the
banks In China have to be given a large
amount OF ground because with each in
sutution goes a graveyard. Whenever a
bank Official goes wrong IN China and Is
caught. his head Is expeditiously removed
from his body and hts remains are put
away in the bank graveyard"
Well, said the second member, II
think I'll put an amendment to the Vree-
and Bill making some provision for bank
sraveyards In this country"
The Republicans slipped one over on
John Sharp Williams yesterday. Mr.
Williams wasn't present when the dis
sassion Of a bin providing for the erec-
ton OF an immigrant station at Boston
was finished. and consequently no roll
call resulted.
Speaker Cannon called for the viva
Voee vote. There was not a man who
said no, or possibly there was one.
apparently on the Republican side.
The Speaker, without any great hurry.
proceeded to announce that the ayes
seem 10 have Il; the ayes have it and the
bill is passed.
After he said tie last word, some faint
Oemocratie voice uttered the one word.
division, but It was too late.
A minute later Mr.. Williams rushed out
II the Democratic cloakroom and down
he center aisle. When he saw what had
he broke into a gentle laugh.
and the Republicans near him applauded
mildly.
Senator Knute Nelson Is the Mann Of
the Senate; in other words. he IS the
Lord High Objector. His objections, how
ever. come pretty near winning out on
all occasions. and with his objections. he
IS honest in his opinions. fact which
,Ompels not only attention. but eonsidera-
ton. He studies all subjects, and when
he advocates a point. he does it with
All that sturd,ness characteristic Of his
race.
1t was his persisteney that compelled
Senator Aldrich to accept his amendment.
banks TO pay per cent in
.erest In government deposits. Through
Senator Nelson's efforts, the child labor
bill for the District, of Columbia was
modified.
He made up his mind that the Dolliyer
school bin should not come up this ses-
sion. and Il hasn't. as yet.
He doesn't make any attempt at ora
tory. but what he says, is straight 10 the
point. and. with It all, he combines
great deal of dry humor.
John Sharp Williams, the leader Of the
greatest flibuster now on earth. has
again returned to the scene OF his strug-
yIe against the predatory Republicans.
Mr.. williams isn't looking so well as
le did several days ago, but he isn't
ooking so poorly as he might His voice
S weak yet. and when there IS need for
iome one 10 call out in loud voice for
he ayes and noes. Mr.. Williams dele
rates the duty to Champ Clark. the lieu
ensnt on guard
Bearing the burden OF the appropriation
ills as a result of the absence OF Senators
Vho usually conduct their progress
through the Senate. Senator Warren. Of
Wyoming. is the Atlas OF that body at
his session.
He has borne the brunt O. the debate on
hill he &c -,
T the agricultural budget He also took
is share OF the navy bill debate, al
hough Senator Hale, as chairman of the
laval Committee. was the general Of
hat combat.
About the only. budget bill which the
enator from Wyoming has not had a
arge part in getting through at this ses-
ion so far as any of them have gone
trough. was the District bill, which Sena-
or Galllnger handled with his usual
uavity and facility.
The poor old mace of the House of
isn't getting much rest
hese days. When the House adjourns
lver night or over any other period, If
t is only an hour, the mace Is carried
ut of the chamber ard put away in the
roper place.
When a recess is taken, however, the
ymbol of the Houses power as a House
as to be kept within the chamber. The
Iouse, legally speaking, Is still IN ses-
ion. but is merely taking a little time off
or some personal business.
Since the Democratic ilibuster shut
ight the gates of legislative speed the
mace has<had a hard time. There have
zen few adjeurnments and many re-
esses, and IL is getting tired.
one of the Rarest.