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Smith, James, 1851-1927

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Shrunk to their proper size at last – an edifying sight in the United States Senate

Shrunk to their proper size at last – an edifying sight in the United States Senate

Members of the U.S. Senate look down on five diminutive members seated in the front. They are identified as “Hill Repudiated by New York,” “Murphy Repudiated by New York,” “Gorman Repudiated by Maryland,” “Brice Repudiated by Ohio,” and “Smith Repudiated by New Jersey.” Among the senators present are Adlai E. Stevenson, William M. Stewart, George F. Hoar, Charles A. Boutelle, John Sherman, Daniel W. Voorhees, William E. Chandler, John M. Palmer, Justin S. Morrill, John P. Jones, Matthew S. Quay, and William A. Peffer.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1895-12-11

“The right man in the right place”

“The right man in the right place”

Stephen B. Elkins walks down an aisle in the “U.S. Senate,” holding a “Certificate of Election to U.S. Senate – Stephen B. Elkins.” Seated on the left are “Teller – Senator on Cash Basis” and “Smith,” and seated on the right are “Brice – Senator by Grace of Boodle” and “Jones Bonanza Senator.”

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1895-01-23

Where they belong!

Where they belong!

Three men are trapped in a small cage hanging outside the “Democratic National Headquarters.” The cage is labeled “Gorman Brice Smith, Jr. – Exposed Here – As a Warning, For All Time – These Traitors to Democratic Principles and Satraps of Trust and Monopoly.”

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1894-11-21

Letter from Alford Warriner Cooley to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Alford Warriner Cooley to Theodore Roosevelt

Alford Warriner Cooley is disappointed Theodore Roosevelt will not be able to visit Silver City, Arizona, during his Western trip. Hopefully, spring will bring improved health, permitting him to accept Roosevelt’s invitation to the Grand Canyon. He is interested in what the Democrats will do with their opportunity and comments on the ridiculous nature of political parties. Voting for the proposed constitution of Arizona is forthcoming. Cooley predicts it will be adopted by a substantial majority and favors Dave Leahy as governor.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-09