The Washington herald., 1908-03-22


Engineer Corps. and from that he rose
step by step until he reached the grade OF
lieutenant colonel.
Several times he was promoted for gal
lantry, and received a Congressional medal
OF honor for most distinguished gaIlantry
and voluntary exposure
Col. Du Pont resigned from the army in
1910 ana became president and manager
OF the Wilmington and Northern Rail-
road He retired from active business a
number OF years ago. and has since been
engaged in agricultural pursuits. After
one OF the usual legislative fights with
Addicks he was elected United States
Senator in 1906
Senator Du Pont Is chairman of the Com
mittee on Expenditures in the War Depart
ment. During this session he was ap-
pointed on Military Ansirs and took part
In the Brownsville investigation. I'd 70
the last minute he was lined up with the
minority in that case, but when the Pres'-
dent issued an order permitting the dis
charged soldiers 10 re-enllst, he switched
to the majority.
At one time during the war Col. Du
Points regiment was stationed In Wash
ington where the British Embassy now
stands.
Representative William Bill sulzer. Of
New York, IS a man Of diversified inter
ests. as well as diversified talents Mr..
sulzer is the friend OF the East Slider
as is well known. but he Is also the
friend Of the downtrodden IN other COM
munities
in fact Mr.. Sulzer's activities extend
not only from the East Side Of New
York TO the West from BROOKLYN and
Coney Island 10 Harlem and the Bronx.
but his serius often wanders forth into
the far corners Of the earth.
Away up in Southeastern Alaska Mr.
Sulzer is the friend Of the Northerner
Te takes a living. breathing interest in
all that affects that section OF the United
states. AT times he rises upon the floor
and speaks with yehemence concerning
things Alaskan and at other times he in.
vHdes the haunts OF the House Commit
tee on Territories to dwell upon matters
pertaining 70 Alaskan government.
Ills devotion to Alaska has not gone
unreWarded. there is a hamlet In that
territory which bears the name Sulzer
proudly as the New York Representa-
tive bears IT,
Mr. Sulzer is proud OF the town. and
needless TO remark. the town is proud
Representative Watkins. a Louisiana
Democrat, entertained the House Of Pen
resentatlves one day last week by re-
citing bit OF politiea. verse comprising
ten stanzas.
II was matter OF wonder 20 those
who heard or read II that any one could
get so many meters IN so short a com
position. but he has surpassed him
self In campaign song OF but four stan
zaS- with chorus. As this Is copyright
ed, sample may not be given In print
but mis- associates in the House bv his
Kindness. have been permitted TO peruse
the production. He has sent them copies
with this note:
Being requested BIZ a music house FOR
permission 70 set this 10 music. 1 ask
your opinion first. Respectfully.
y. F. WATKINS
So Tar as can be learned. responses 10
the note have also been copyrighted As
none can be secured fol publication.
Senator John II. Bankhead OF Alabama
who succeeded John TyIer Morgan pno,
the latters death last summer. bears a
close resemblance TO the b1sts Of William
Shakespeare, except that his face lacks
the mustache and whiskers that adorn
the classic features Of the Bard OF Avon
However the new Alabama Senator
frankly admits that he has no poetical
talent; albeit. he is known throughout the
Southland as keen and resourceful law
Yer. incidentally, he enjoys a good story
and knows how to tell one.
A few years ago the State of Alabama
adopted a new constitution. which was
in plain English. designed to restrict"
if not eliminate, the colored vote. one of
the requisites Of the new constitution is
ability on the part Of an applicant for
registration as a voter to read and inter-
pret any part Of that document 10 the
satisfaction Of the registration officials.
Mr. Bankhesd was in Alabama right
after the adoption Of the new constitu-
tion. and relates an incident that came
under his observation. He sauntered up
10 a registration booth and found the Of
more than usual intelligence. One Of the
officials came over 10 where Mr.. Bank
head was standing, evidently perturbed.
This is a very smart negro he whis-
pered. He has answered. correctly.
every question we can think Of Can't
you suggest sonething?"
Ask him to explain a writ Of GER
tiorlr." said Mr.. Bankhead. with a
grim smile.
This was done. The negro scratched
his head for a moment
Deed boss he said. Il reckon you'se
done get me. I don't know what dat is.
'eept it is something to keep a niger
from votinr'
All hands Joined IN the laughter that
ensued and il was finally decided that the
applicant was qualified to register as a
voter.
Senator George c. Perkins, OF Califor-
MIA. who is strong Republican. in in
PRODUCING William Randolph Hearst TO
friend. said: Mr. Hearst is a native son
OF the Golden Vest and as such / am
very proud OF him, but when 1t comes
TO politics part company with him.
II suppose" Senator Perkins added.
with a chuckle. Il am somewhat in the.
position OF the negro who. when in Jail,
prayed Good Lord. good devil. Asked
why he did this. he said:
Coz I doan know which will git me
first l want to be IN with the one that
does"
Recently Representative Dslzell, OF
Pittsburg. secured the appointment Of a
bright little chap from the Smoky City
as page in the House or Representatives
Some day. my boy, said the venerable
looking Serene f. Payne. the distinguish
ed chairman of the Mavs and Means