The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
MUCH CHEERING.
SignaliZed the Democratic Ban
quet Last Night.
1t Came From ThrOats of 100
Men.
A BRILLIANT SIGHT
Was the Decorated Hall and
Tables.
VIM. j. Bryan and Others Make
Speeches.
BRILLIANT SIGHT

Although the annual Kansas Demo-
cratic banquet and reunion was orig
inally devised and carried into effect as
a celebration of the anniversary of
Thomas Jeffersons birthday, the place
usually occupied by that distinguished
statesman-the place of honor on the
wall behind the speakers-was last
night graced by a large portrait of An
drew Jackson. This was due to the
carelessness of the janitor of the Demo-
cratic Flambeau club rooms. The Off
GERS of the club loaned for the banquet,
the clubs handsome picture of Thomas
Jefferson. A messenger was sent for
this much-prized picture, and the jani-
tor gave into his keeping a picture tied
up in large piece of paper. 1t was
taken to the hall and hung on the wall.
John Martin and Frank Thomas later
came in. As they entered the door,
Martin said:
why that isn't Jefferson's picture"
It was some moments before Mr.
Thomas recovered from the shock.
No he exclaimed. That's Andrew
That don't look well at a Jefferson
celebration. Let's take it down. sug-
gested Mr. Martin.
No, leave it there" rejoined Thomas.
It's as good an emblem of Democracy
as you can find
And that's why Jackson superseded
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birthday anniversary.
The banquet was a success. There
We're 1.1OO men seated at the banquet
table in the new library hall.
This hall extends from east to west
across the entire north end of the third
floor of the main building of the cap
itoL A dozen iron columns, a necessity
IN the construction, support the roof of
the hall These columns are f1uted and
painted in light and pleasing colors.
Last night they formed an important
o nil a fON
pillar were suspended rows of electric
lights, which combined with the tinted
fresco of the walls, produced a pretty
effect Between the electric light globes
were suspended bouquets of real roses
which gave out a fragrant odor. Fes-
toons of bunting were draped around
the walls. and at frequent intervals the
stars and stripes hung at full length
from the mouldings. There are floor
and ceiling windows around the hall.
In each OF these were large palms, while
the panel work between the windows
was covered with fancy, illuminated
paper.
The decorating, done by Major Shreve,
was artistic. The arrangements were
completely in charge of Frank S. Thorn
as, of Topeka, treasurer of the state
central committee, and were entirely
success II. He received for his pains
the cordial thanks and congratulations
OF l,1OO staunch followers Of Jefferson
and Jackson. 1t was Democratic oc-
casion and the Kansas Democrats thor
oughly enjoyed it.
At S:45 the doors to the banquet hall
were opened. A brace of policemen
guarded the entrance, while c. A Win
gett, Henry Steele and ]. A Jenkins
took the tickets The corridor had been
crowded for an hour and the rush to the
nan was crush. The best of order pre-
vailed, however, as the guests marched
down the aisles and took seats a the
tables During the seating of the ban
queters Harry Steinberg'S orchestra of
fourteen pieces-a Topeka Orga nization
played the stirring strains of "A Hot
Time" the 'offcial musical selection"
chosen for the banquet. Some of the
Democrats marched in with stately
step, while others came sailing along
Ike cake-walkers. But the fact that,
asa as a ,ii whole, the body was composed of
DISTINGUISHED appearing and well
dressed men Is worthy of mention.
after the plain people had been
guests of honor and speakers were
marched in, the orchestra playing
Dixie" During the interim the or
chestra played America Forever" at
which the crowded cheered heartily. But
the applause came in a tumuIt when the
speakers arrived.
The confusion of tongues was great
Men yelled at each other when but a
foot of space separated them The nu-
sic of the orchestra added to the buz-
zlng, shufhlng and eagerness of the
crowd made babel of the hall for an
hour. When J. Mack Love, Frank
Thomas and J. G.. Johnson, escorting
MI Bryan, followed by Champ Clark
- .lia9ouiA, 1, OleArhe or Oklahoma. Allen
o Myers of Ohio, ex-senator John Mar
tin of Kansas, Ex-Governor G. w
CLICK, David OVermyer, John H Atwood
Of Leavenworth and Judge s b. Riggs
OF Lawrence walked into the hall cheers
were loosed again. In the meant
those visitors who had had no pre-
Nious evening meal were easily notice
able They were deVourine. everything
an sight The speakers occupied seats
on raised semi-circular platform on
the north side of the hall Behind the
speakers was stationed the orchestra.
Immediately in front were the news
paper men.
The banquet proceeded with great en-
thuslasIn, the orchestra playing contin-
uously- \ Hot Time repeated crea ted
an uprOar above, while could be heard
distinctly over in corner Rock Cha TX
Jay Hawk. X. u the Kansas univers-
lty yell This from a half dozen young
men started the crowd again The men
ate and cheered by turns, taking fire.
quent drinks from glasses brirnnine
with sherry, ,sauterne or claret. Then one
could see rows of hands extended hold
ing the empty glasses for more
MI Bryan, as usual, left his wine nm
touched and, with Mrs. Annie Diggs
VINO sat near the press table drank
water There were but two ladies pres
ent, Mrs. Diggs and Miss Louie Smith.
Iopeka young woman. Half a dozen
o1her ladies' came in during the evening
as spectators
The menu of the banquet follows:
c New York Counts
Nelery Olives Cracker Sticks
Boned Turkey, Aspic jelly.
Elckles- Radishes. Saratoga Chips
Rolls Cold Tongue
Bread and Rutter