The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-06-22
R. N. SINS FOR CONGRESS.

r. NJ SINS FOR CONGRESS.
A number of well-knoWn Democrats
from various parishes Of the, sixth
congressional district have been
spoken of as available candidates for
the seat in congress rendered vacant
by the tragic death of the late Ia
mented Robert c. Wickliffe of West
Feliciana. There will be an album
dance of good material to choose
from, and no doubt some plea OF
special fitness can be devised in
favor of each aspirant.
Without desiring at this time to
| discuss or criticise the claims OF
others, The Chief takes pride and
pleasure in proposing Robert Mich
oils Sims Of Ascension as a gentle
man particularly well qualified for
satisfactory service in this high posi-
Jon and for continuing the work in
behalf of the people Of the state
and district in which Mr.. Wickliffe
exhibited such conspicuous ability
land zeal.
4 This announcement is made with
out any consultation with Mr.. Sims
land without his knowledge. We do
not know whether he has any asplra-
lions in this direction or whether ne
will consent to become candidate.
| We do know, however, that he would
make an able, useful and hard WORK
ing member 81 congress, and that it
would be a good thing for the dis
i trict to have him go to washington
: as it's representative.
Mr.. Sims has had exceptionally
wide experience in industrial, educa-
tiona1, financial, comm ercial and polit
{ ical affairs for so young man. As
plantation manager and sugar
planter he acquired a practical know
: edge of Louisiana's agricultural in
t iterests in early life which has been
: augmented by years OF subsequent
. study and observation. He has beer
prominently identified with the rice
: industry as a chief promoter OF the
Donaldsonville Rice Mill. He was
: formerly principal Of Ascension A A
). envy, the then local high school; wa
i, connected at different times witt
= two Of the Donaldsonville banks ant
: was a prime mover in the establish
ment of the Peoples Bank, OF Whlct
: ne is vice president; has served Will
credit and distinction as a membe
5 Of the Louisiana Railroad Commlsslo
and the Penitentiary Board OF Con
it troll, and is general manager Of IN
e West Kentucky Coal Company fo
1 this section and president Of the Ne
; Orleans Casualty Company. He ma
e. been a leading pirit in politics an
Il public affairs in this community fe
s s q numb ,geafrss and was g aHage
= : lof Theodore Wilkinson,s can
ID paign f5r governor four years ag'
le An eloquent and convincing speake
a man Of pleasing personality an
fine address, he attracts favorab
- attention and makes warm Friendship
wherever he goes, and none WI
: know nim will deny that he is a
:. mirably equipped for successful al
- conspicuous career in congress.
" It is announced that Hon. p.
ne Gay of Iberyille, who was mentlonf
y as a probable aspirant for the Vic
of life succession, will not be in t
RI race, owing to the necessity of 81
ing personal attention to his exte
= siye plantation interests. We 81
Jet gest, therefore, that the sugar-prodt
ing parishes OF. the district cam
do better than to unite on R.
NJ Sims as their candidate, and wi
~ such nucleus the chances of his W
SO ming the nomination would be {
tremely favorable.
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