The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-19
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lures this fall. said Walter Gresham, a
lawyer OF Galveston. Tex, who is at the
Riggs, and is here in the interest Of Sc
curing action by Congress for haTbor
and jetty improvements at Galveston.
1T Is rather too early to say definitely
what the result will be. but If my private
opinion goes for anything at all. firmly
believe that the anti-prohibltionists will
carry the day.
80 far five candidates for governor
have announced their desire 10 iii the
Office Of executive OF the State" continued
Mr. Gresham, who was formerly a mem
Der Of Congress from Texas, but which
one it viii be that the people viii select
1t is difficult even 10 guess at this time
There are three anti-prohibitionist candi-
dates and two prohibition candidates so
far. There may be more az time pro-
crosses.
Ny attitude on the question Of prohl-
bitiOn is known throughout Texas, and
what ! say on the subject you may
quote, my position is well known"
Speaking Of business, Mr.. Gresham said
that everybody was earning money, and
that by slow degrees, but sure, prosper
!ty was to be found everywhere. We
had short cotton crop" added NIr.
Gresham. and the price Of cotton has
gone down some and is. believe. about
IS cents a pound; but I believe the next
crop VIII he a good one, and that better
prices viii be realized
"A delegation Of Texas people appeared
before a Congressional committee to-day
to argue for harbor improvements at
Galveston. It is probably not generally
known that Galveston, next 10 New lVrk.
does the largest foreign commerce. In
fact the port Of Galveston serves as a
shipping point for one-third OF the terri
tory Of this country. The Panama Canal
when finished viii aid Galveston and all
Southern ports considerably. and this IS
another reason why Congress should re-
gard with favor Improvements Of the
Galveston harbor and jetties."
F de p. Border. Minister from Colon
bia, arrived last evening and is al the
ShoTeham
Cromwell Gibbons, Of Jackson lille. Fla.
ex-speaker Of the Florida legislature. and
a weIl-known lawyer. who is here OF a
/ case before the Spanish Treaty Commls-
sion, is registered al the Raleigh.
Discussing the po..tica. situation in
Florida, Mr. Gibbons said Senator
Blunt being out Of the race for United
States Senator, the fight for that place in
all probability VIII narrow down be-
tween the incumbent. Senator TaIiz-
terr0 and Gov BroWagd Although the
latter has not yet announced his caudi-
dacy, il is generally accepted that le viii
place himself before the people. il both
TaI.aferro and Broward are candidates
for the Office a spirited contest may be
looked forward 20. No matter which Of
the two is nominated and elected. they
are both popular and efficient men, who
VIII serve the best interests OF their State.
Both have filed their respective Offices
with credit TO themselves and 10 me
State
Speaking about the celebration Of the
commencement of the Panama Cana.
which is scheduled 70 take place q.
Tampa, in February. Mr. Gibbons safI
that il would be Of the greatest interest
TO the South, and particularly 10 Jackson
vile and Tampa, as both of these places
would be benefited immensely 1y the
great waterway The whole South IS
interested 10 the success Of the CcieOra.
ton, and her various industries viii be
represented by floats and other demon
STATIONS Of the material and Industrial
progress Of the country. I understand
efforts are being made. and with sue
cess, TO invite speakers Of international
I prominence 20 make addresses al the
celebration. II VIII mark an epoch in The
history Of the South.
An artist of one Of the big New York
dail.es was bus.Iy engaged last night in
the lobby Of the New Willard making
pencil sketches Of some of the most prom
/ inent men, OF whom there were enough
and then some. Seth BuIock-tne only
/ Seth BulIock-Cnited States marshal Of
South Dakota. COWpuuClaT. statesman.
poet. gentleman. and scholar and pac.f-
Gator Of the warning factions OF his state.
/ the terror Of horse thieves and other
eviId0ers, took IL easy I'D a big leather
armchair. Capt. Bullock is an attraction
for any artist
In the first place, he has more notcnes
on his gun than any other living soul
around his home neieaborlood. which is
saying whole lot hai.ing from Dead
wood, 5, Oak. He sports the most gosh
awful mustache and eyebrow bushes
that ever were put on q human face. and
has jaw that puts the word determine
ton 10 blush and shame. His piercing.
gray-blue eyes and his aquiIine nose.
topped of with black sI0uch hat tilted
down over his face at an angle ~ forty
1--WE degrees, complete the picture If Ills
man, who enjoys the confidence II Pres
ident Taft and the great friendship Of
Col Roosevelt
The artists attention was directed %
Bullock, and he began 70 make q likeness
of the mustache, when BGuack.s at-er-
ton was called TO the fact. u was sug-
seSted 20 him that this was the reward OF
fame, But the big Westeraer smiled. and
said: That reminds me Of a little IN
cident Talking about fame, when I was
young fellow, the War Department used
10 have charge Of the Indians. and. Gen.
Sully being in command Of the United
States forces OF Montana, he naturally
also had charge Of the Indians lu that
state. Gen. Sullv saw active service in
the civil war, whore he distinguished him
self in some engagement forget just
now which one. At any rate. he was
reading newspaper or a magazine one
fine morning when 7 entered his Office, as
wanted 10 get some blanks Dropping
his paper, Gen. SulIy faced me. and ask
ed me if I knew what fame meant
said I guess I could make a stab nj If If
looked it Up in WebsJers Gen. SGlly