The Washington herald., 1908-04-03


of honor for distinguished valor at the
siege OF Port Hudson.
After the war, Mr.. Warren engaged in
farming and stock raising IN his native
State. but in 1868 moved 10 Wyoming.
a part Of the Territory Of North Dakota.
where ne continued his live stock and
real estate operations. Sheep raising is
his special line. He entered politics and
when thirty years Old was president Of
the Wyoming legislature. He was ap-
pointed governor OF the State by Presi-
dent Arthur. and President Cleveland re-
moved him.
President Harrison reappOinted him,
and he served as governor until Wyom-
ing became a State. when he was elected
the first governor. He entered the Senate
in 1880, and has been reelected 70 sue
ceed himself at each Senatorial election
ever since
Senator Warren Is chairman Of the
Committee on Military Affairs. and as
such has presided over the lOng-drawn-
out Brownsville controversy. Ills knOwl-
edge OF military affairs serves him 70
good purpose IN his position, and with
that he is a man OF broad views and
capable OF applying himself 10 all occa-
sions. he Is also a member OF commit
tees on Appropriations. Irrigation, and
several others.
Your Uncle Joe Cannon has an ear
finely attuned to the sounds OF members
OF the House crying aloud in a viva voce
vote. There has often been remark that
Mr.. Cannon has peculiar hearing quail
hcatIons, but it is not often that il has
been so well demonstrated as yesterday.
Representative Gardner. OF Michigan, in
charge Of the District Of Columbia ap-
preparation bill, had moved that the
House 90 into Committee OF the Whole
20 consider the bill The Speaker called
for a vote. and quite a number Of MEM
bers. according 20 the way the sound
reached the galleries. registered their
young voices in favor Of Mr.. Gardner
motion.
When Mr.. Cannon called for the nays
John Sharp Williams. with loud cry
voted. il seemed, alone.
The nays seem 70 have il; the nays
have it," said the Speaker, and every one
laughed.
A moment later, on another motion, II
seemed just as clear that the side OF Mr.
Williams had lost on viva voce vote
bat Mr.. Cannon imperturbably declared
that the yeas" the Republicans. seemed
TO have IT, and that they had II.
This time Mr.. Cannon was ''roundly
applauded. He Is at least a distributes
OF his opinions.
While there have been some pictures o.
Judge John J. Jenkins. and some com
ments about his committee. that on th'
judiciary. being a graveyard Il remain
ed for one visitor 70 the House galleries
yesterday. TO set Mr. jenkins upon 1
very high pedestal.
With a companion, this visitor wa
staring out over the mass OF statesmen
busily engaged in obstructing Legislation
yesterday afternoon. The companion seem
ed 20 know quite a number OF Repre-
seutatiyes by sight. but the plain visitor
yes, she was a lady-had evidently nevei
before been in Washington, or. at least
never before had she trespassed In th'
mighty legislative halls.
Finally a gentleman wearing a gray
suit. with hair just a trlne inclined 10
ward the pOmpadour. entered the mar
door OF the hall, walked thoughtfully
0
beneath the Speakers eye.
oh Mary" said number 2 there.
Kaiser William sitting down there IL
front"
1t was Representative John J. Jenkins
Of Chippewa Falls, Wis.
Representatives Cushman and Bede art
given credit for being the wits OF the
House. but Uncle Joe must not be over
! looked. He gets into the breach at times
and when he does. his wit bubbles over.
The minority leader. John Sharp WI
liams. had been trying TO get the Speak.
er's eye. and finally succeeded.
Now. John Sharp IS small OF stature
but with large voice. very easily heard
in a hubbub.
II was at the winding up Of the agricul
turaI appropriation bill; the last amend
ment was being voted on. The Missis
I sippian was recognized. and he reminded
the Speaker that he had been endeavOr
I ing ia secure recognition for some tim.
| previous 70 the vote. THE gentleman
4 from Mississippi can hardly have beer
/ trying long" said the Speaker He ha.
a strong voice. and the Speaker has keer
/ hearing and would surely have heard hin
had he spoken"
/ Again, member approached the Speak
/ er's desk and asked If he had been count
ed on the last vote.
"Were you standing?" asked Uncle Joe
Il was" said the member.
/ Then, I got you." was the reply.
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II Needs Revision.