The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-09

really shoots.
"We1l, how does it feel to be sena-
tor?' was my opening question, and
Mr.. Osborne replied: II ecannot SAY
that I feel very different, except that
I'm pretty well rested just now. I do
not believe in counting chickens before
they are Matched. so I didn't build too
much on the outcome of the campaign.
The uncertainty assisted me greatly in
maintaining my equilibrium. You see
we had big odds to overcome. But
I've no trouble in getting my hat on
he ended with a boyish grin, though
I'm exceedingly glad that things went
as they did"
rs vour wife p~leased?"
Indeed she is, though she did object
to the amount of time I spent away
from home, for I was out every single
night. | felt that as long as I. had
been nominated, it was up to me to do
my level best, though I was a green
horn at the business.
~ had no system" Mr.. Osborne went
on. II spoke when l was called upon,
and sometimes when l wasn't. Occa-
sionally we found it necessary to at
tract our own audiences. The only sys-
TEN we had was plain common sense,
honesty and business principles. Tn
glad it's over" he sighed; sit was a hard
campaign, and I made Ut my mind I'd
be glad it was over, no matter what the
result" Mr.. Osbornealooked more like
a weary boy han a Senator-to-be.
Can't Tell a Funny Story.
Tell me some of the funny events
of your campaign 1 suggested.
The new Senator grinned. II couldn't
tell a funny story to save my life,'' said
he, "humor's not In my line. Some
funny things did happen though, that
/ cannot tell you about" He and
Frank B%oettner, who ran his campaign,
exchanged reminiscent smiles. Our
campaign was strictly Unconditional and
sensible"
Are you still troubled by begging
letters?"
LAS much as ever. I'd rather get
the letters though than have men come
in for personal touches They forget
that my time Is valuable, and some
times spend three-quarters of ar hour
leading up to a twenty-cent loan. The
latest thing Is a demand for railroad
passes. oh, this world is full of graft
ers. l don't believe hat a man in the
Legislature has any right to transfer
his pass, though nan do, I think"
Mr.. Osborne sat up straight.
Il don't feel under an obligation to
anybody that will interfere with what
l think my duty to the people," he de-
clared with energy, land l feel sure
that anybody who knows me will never
ask me to do anything l couldn't do"
1t seems that Mr.. Osborne still retains
his streak of idealism, eve after a
hard campaign.
do you like politics any better thar
you used TOP"
Now, that's rather a pointed ques-
ton, isn't it, seeing that I've just won
out?" The new senator tilted back his
chair and stroked his chin. II hoped
all along that I'd never be in another
campaign"
do you think politics is worth
while?"
"Well, not as a business. A man
would be a fool to give up his business
for politics. I haven't the slightest idea
of how I'm going to manage when l
have to go Town to Trenton, but 1
think I'll find a way" he added, in
answer to a question.
Over Hnrrignn.
"What do you think of Harrigan's
great victory?"
Mr.. Osborne waxed enthusiastic.
Splendid! l was much pleased with
Harrigan's statement to the press after
his election. This is a great opportu-
nifty for him to crown his public career
by an administration of the sheriff's
office that will be a credit to him and
his constituents. People have had some
mean things to say about Harrigan,
but 1 never heard anything in his
speeches that justified them"
I've been kept busy ever since cleo
ton day acknowledging congratulatory
letters" said Mr.. Osborne, shutting a
pile of them. Zone of the very first
was from Mr.. Colby, and I appreciated
it greatly. I realize the responsibility
of this office, and have a good idea of
what Is expected from me. Colby made
an almost national reputation.
IT had no personal feeling in this
campaign Mr.. Osborne concluded, as
Mr.. Boettner began to msinuate that
it was long past time to keep their ap-
pointment, IAN I don't think I made
any enemies. Nothing happened to
interfere with any personal friendships.
I'm gradually getting used to the idea