Rensselaer Republican, Volume 23, Number 14, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 December 1890 — Did Not Say Much, but Got Along. [ARTICLE]

Did Not Say Much, but Got Along.

New York Tribune. “Well,” he said, “so old Bill Jennings, eh? A regular politician? Now, that do beat all. Do you mean to say that Bill Jennings is a first-class congressman?” “First rate; one of the best.” “Dear, dear. Now do tell me, what there is about him to make people think he is a great man?” “He is supposed to have a level head and a shrewd judgment.” “Bill Jennings? Why, he never done nothing in his life. I remember him when he first come to our town. He had (16. And that fellow couldn’t say tea words. His next-door neighbor didn’t knew him. He just worked along by himself. First thing you know, he buys a lot down in Maine street, and blamed if Main street didn’t begin to grow as soon as he got into it He seemed to hit it ’bout right” “That’s his way,” “And next thing you know, he buys another lot and begins to build a house. I suppose he mortgaged every foot of it as it went sip, don’t you?” “Perhaps he did.” i ‘•Well, I’m blamed if the people didn’t turn his way for building their houses?” , ' “He was far-sighted, wasn't he?” “Oh, no! He never said nothing; just pegged along; never consulted no one. And first thing you know, the people elected him mayor. He was mayor four times, by George; then they sent him to the State legislature. • And he ain’t never done a thing. Why, he couldn’t make a speech of ten words. I never heard him say a word at a political meeting. And you say he’s in congress now?” “He’s in oengress.” “Well, dog my cats if I can under.

■ stand it. Maybe 1 don’t know the - Ins I and ouu Of this political business, but I don’t sd& how a man like Bill Jennings can go to congress. -I tell you it surprises me. What has he ever done? Dog my cats if I can understand it.”