Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 69, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 December 1909 — SHIVELY TO SUCCEED MONEY [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

SHIVELY TO SUCCEED MONEY

Tennessean Elected For Short Term Leadership of Senate Minority. Washington, Dec. 10.—In caucus the Democratic senators elected H. D. Money of Mississippi as minority leader of the senate. He will succeed Culberson of Texas, whose resignation was presented earlier in the day. At the same time Senator Benjamin F. Shively of Indiana was chosen vice chairman, which may mean a higher honor for him later on when Senator Money retires. Senator Shively’s name.

was considered seriously for caucus chairman a few months ago. Senator Culberson’s resignation was in the hands of the caucus and the name of his successor had been agreed on practically before the assemblage was called to order. Senator Bailey said he believed that leaders are bora and not elected and declined to ente* the race. It is stated he eould not have been successful.

SENATOR MONEY.