The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-06

his private car, which was the last in
the train. during its brief stop in To-
peka. Seated at the table were Mrs. r.
S. Warner and son. Miss Louise Deshler.
and Miss Helen Deshler, three sisters,
the governors private secretary, Fred
N Sinks ana Mrs. Sinks. Miss Helen
Deshler is to christen the big battleship
when it plunges from the ways. She
was the closest friend OF the governors >
youngest daughter, who died two years
ago and was selected to this hOnored
duty in place of her departed playmate.
Miss DeShler is a statueSque young lady,
inclining to the brunette type, with eyes
that are not always serious and OF
charming address. The small, square ta-
BILE upon which the repast was spread
was almost hidden from view by two
large bouquets of roses that were hand
ed on by friends and admirers at Coz
unbus and Cincinnati.
Between the last course and dessert
Governor Nash stepped out upon the OBJ
serVatiOn platform. He peeped around
the corner of the car up the track and
over at the station cautiously, as if ex
pecting to see Mrs Nation step out from
behind a post brandishing her hatchet.
Members of the party who stepped off
the train talked principally of Mrs. Ma
ton. The governors face was a cOmbi-
nation of wreathed smiles and a contor-
side with barred head The governors
head is bare Of hair crop, too far back
on the frontal bone from right to left.
His appearance was that of a man not
looking for anyone and much pleased al
being accommodated. Though Topeka
has several Ohioans and an association
of Buckeyes there was none there 10
greet the governor. A State Journal re-
porter stepped up quickly and was very
cordially greeted. Two other men shook
ALL Neither was an Ohioan. When ne
was asked one of the men answered:
NO sir I'm a HOosier-"
Major Tom Anderson was at the train
to greet Col. H. c. Ellison and J. D. Ell
lisOn. The three were schOolmateS back
east J. D. Ellison owns the controlling
interest in the Ohio State Journal and is
one of the most successful journalists,
politicians and excursion agents in the
state.
State Journal representative Governor
Nash said the party were having a most
delightful trip and evinced the greatest
interest in the state of Kansas. 7 just
think about being in Kansas ever since
we left Kansas City like your coun-
try said the governor. Il was very
much interested in Lawrence when we
passed through. had heard SO much cf
that historic place that wanted to see
it. And this is the state of Fred Fur
ever been west of St Louis and the trip
is a revelation to me-
The governor smiled affably. The abb
sence of upper teeth was the disclosure
made, but it gave emphasis to the firm
set Of his mouth. He was the calm,
plain, unassuming ordinary citizen now.
one would not think of him as the man
who was going to call the militia out. if
necessary, to stop the Jeffries- Rubin
fight, but when the thought was sug-
gested. the second glance was enough to
show that he was just the man who
would do it. Governor Nash is not tall
His lower jaw stands out prominently
and indicates his tenacious traits
what is the political outlook in
Ohio2" the governor was asked.
Politics is quiet" he said, and every
thing is business these days"
but the election Of Democratic may
ors in three big Ohio cities this sprlng
forebodes what2 Some say a Democratic
victory this fall"
Governor Nash just smiled again, as
if he took no stock in the worry of the
next governor and next United States
senator being Democratic, that is agi-
tating some close friends of Senator
Hanna. They are always having Ohio
Democratic" he said '-about this time
Of year. In Indiana they had our cleo
ton settled that way this time last year.