The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-30

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ing, Shakespeare and others. That is
where he acquired the ready vocabulary
which he uses in both speaking and
writing, but it is said that If he is ever
at a loss for a word he does not hesi-
tate to coin n of his own. He can
repeat whole pages of Emerson and
knows half of Shakespeare's plays by
heart.
Soon after he became an editor he re-
sponded to q toast at a lodge banquet.
and poured forth a food of wit such as
one would naturally expect from one
with a name like his. It made such a
hit that he was pushed into local Re-
publican campaigns, and in 1900 cam
paigned over the state OF Missouri. He
Ia credited with being one Of the very
best ~spell-bipders in Missouri. He care
fully writes his speeches and then COM
mits them to memory.
D. A Valentine, secretary of the Kan
sas Day club, is sending out the follow
ing announcement of the coming ban
Quet:
THE Kansas Day club is a Republi-
can organization without constitution,
bylaws, or machinery of any kind 9TH
er than a few officers. Its object was. as
briefly declared at it's first meeting ten
years ago: An organization to promote
Republicanism and to call together in a
social way upon the anniversaries of
Kansas admission into the Union, the
young Republicans of the state Since
that time there has been gradual
change until every Republican in Kan
sas is eligible to membership, WITHOUT
question as to age. No special invita-
tino to its regular annual banquet is
necessary. Each Republican is the equal
OF every other Republican In the state,
with equal voice and rights. No mem
Der has ever been voted in or voted out.
no vote has ever been taken on mem
bership. Every Republican, therefore,
is hereby invited, generally, specially.
officially, cordially, to come to Topeka
January %, 1902, and participate In the
eleventh annual good time.
1T will cost 81 per plate,-no dues or
initiation fee The banquet will be held
in Representative hall in the state house
at $50 o'clock Wednesday evening. jan
uary 20, 1902. The secretary will main
tain headquarters in the clerks office of
the supreme court all the afternoon and
evening Of that day, where belated tick
cts to the banquet may be ecured,
though it will be prudent and the safest
plan to notify the secretary at once of
your intention to be present, also en-
closing the 81. 1t will make it more
binding. First come first served, only
money talks and there may be more APP
pfcants than there are plates. Head
quarters as above and not in the hotels
as heretofore; please take notice.
There are two galleries in the hall of
the house of representatives, both are
reserved to ladies, no man admitted un-
der any circumstances. The aides are
specially invited to enjoy the feast of
reason; nothing else.
The programme is specially strong, un-
Among the speakers are President Charles
s. Finch, Lawrence; Mr.. Homer Hoch,
Marion, who responds to the toast Kan
SaS;' Col. w. H. Rossington, Topeka; c.
c. Coleman, Cla Center; Robert P. Nc
Colloch, Anthony; G. D. Walker. Atchi-
E H. Baker. Long Island: Charles A
field: Mr.. f. E.. McJimsey, editor of the
Maryville, Mo-, tribune. who has been Sc
lected by the Missouri Republican. club to
bring a message to Kansas. Col. A s.
johnson, of topeka, now So years of age,
the first white child born in Kansas, is to
be present at Mr.. Hoch's right hand. an
honored guest of the club.
1.-The subjects of the various addresses
viii be made known later. Watch the
daily papers
AN attempt is being madeto secure re-
duced rates on all railroads leading to To-
peka but it is too early now to make
any promises.
Mrs. Julia A. Wiley, a caterer of much
experience, will serve the banquet accord
ing to plans and specifications furnished.
She promises that it shall be first class
and served promptly and in good style.
Good orchestra music, possibly some
singing. if there is money enough in sight.
Send a list of your eligibles who may wish
to attend and we will do the rest.
please notify the secretary at once of
your intention to be present, and don't
forget the 81 Nothing else counts"