The Washington herald., 1908-06-20

sherman Is the winner here
He is a blamed fine man.
Eloquent on the platform, forcible and
reSOurceful in debate. master OF parlia-
mentary tactics. able and aggressive as a
campaign manager. successful lawyer. and
a business man, and possessed Of winning
personal qualities. Representative James
S. Sherman has long been one Of the
most popular Republicans in his own
State Of New York
The qualities that have made him a
power In his home district. which includes
Utica, and given him a strong influence
in the Republican party. have won for
him a place Of high esteem and considera-
ton among his fellow-members Of the
Lower House.
4 Popular Man.
Mr.. sherman is one Of the most popular
members Of Congress. and no$here has
the suggestion of his nomination for sec
ond place on the national ticket been re-
ceived with greater enthusiasm than IN
that body, Nor Is his fame confined with
IN the borders Of his own State and the
halls Of Congress. Through his work as
a legislator. his prominence in the affairs
Of the House and hiS work as chairman
OF the Republican Congressional cam
paign committee he Is favorably known
throughout the country
Native of New York
Mr.. sherman was born in Utica. y. Y.
on October p. 1855. and is the son Of
Richard L and Mary Frances Sherman
He received a college education. gradu-
ating from Hamilton in 1S7SN In 1893 his
alma mater conferred on him the degree
Of doctor Of laws. After completing his
college course Mr.. Sherman took up the
study Of law. and Was admitted 10 the bar
IN 1850 He forthwith commenced the ac-
tive practice of his profession. and has
continued it ever since. with only such
Interruptions as his public duties in
volved.
In early manhood he manifested q
strong interest in public affairs and pol
itics. and as a rising young lawyer he
began 10 devote much Of his spare time
10 active political work. His abilities
We're soon recognized. and his services
as a campaign speaker were in great de-
sought and needed. In 1884. at the age
OF twenty-nine. he was elected mayor
Of his native city.
From that time he has been engaged
almost continuously IN the public serv-
ice. He served as a member of Con-
sress from the Twcnty-third New York
district from 1851 10 1891: from the
Twenty-htth New York district from
June, 1893. 10 1903. and from the Twenty
seventh district from 1873 up TO the pres
eat time. His service in the House OF
Representatives. therefore, covers &
period Of very nearly twenty years.
Strong With Constituents.
on many occasions Mr.. Sherman was
tempted by offers OF appointment to adj
minisUauve Office. 10 retire from Con-
gress. but on each Of these occasions
his constituents rose up and demanded
that he should continue TO represent
them in Washington.
Three times Mr. Sherman has been
called to preside over conventions of the
Republican party Of this State He was
chairman Of the State convention in 1880
and in 1900. and was chairman OF the
spring State convention this year.
In 1896 Mr.. Sherman was elected
chairman OF the Republican Congression-
al campaign committee. and II was as
manager Of the Republican Congression-
al campaign in that year that he earned
the title Of Dollar Jim" A lot had
been said about big campaign contri-
buttons by corporations, and Mr.. Sher-
man set out to raise a fund for the
campaign by individual subscriptions of
81 each. SO they called him Dollar
Jim"
The plan was successful. nevertheless.
and a handsome sum was realized. Mr..
Shermans conduct Of the campaign was
highly successful, and increased greatly
his reputation as manager and Executive.
Many Business Enterprises.
Mr.. Sherman is interested in a number
Of business enterprises. He is president
of the Utica Trust and Deposit Company.
and president of the New Hartford Can
ming Company. Through his efforts and
ability he has prospered, but he is not
reputed to be a man of great wealth.
Mr.. Sherman is man of sturdy build
and sanguine temperament. and suggests
an immense capacity for enthusiasm and
hard work. Though Inclined 10 stoutness.
he is quick. active. and energetic As
with Mr.. Taft good nature is one of his
striking characteristics. His laugh comes
easily and is hearty and genuine. He is
companionable. and his friends and con-
like TO call him affectiOnately.
Jim
His boom for Vice President was the
second that Sherman has had. In 1900.
when he was permanent chairman OF the
New York State convention. he was for
number Of days a close rival of Theodore
The late Mark Hanna at one
time regarded the suggestion favarably.
Since then Mr.. Sherman has become a
much more prominent figure in the nation.
while retaining all his availability within /
the State.
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