Evening star., 1902-03-06

for the occasion with plants. palms, flow
ers and bunting. Mr.. c. M. Shinn presided
as toastmaster. The speeches were all fe-
licitous and brought forth much applause
Senator Elkins. who was to have made the
address Of welcome, was unavoidably alb
sent. In his stead Representatives Dayton
and Dovener spoke briefly. The former eA-
tended warm welcome to the new men,
bers and wished them success and long
experience in their new positions. The lat
ter added words of welcome and congratu-
lated the association on it's large member
ship and wished 1t prosperity.
How He Broke Into Congress.
mr. Gaines will now tell us how. he broke
into Congress- Mr.. Shinn said, Introducing
the next speaker. Mr.. Gaines and Mr..
Hughes were both down on the program
to respond to the toast, Thanks, Awfully"
Mr.. Gaines said he had wondered frequent
| ly of late not only how he broke into Con-
gress, but why he broke in. He said he
felt fattered at the testimonial of esteem
end friendship rendered by the association,
and closed by wishing the organization sue
cess and pledging himself to always do all
In his power to promote the interests Of
West Virginia.
"Mr. Hughes will tell us why he doesn't
represent two states" said the postmaster,
introducing the second new representative.
Mr. Hughes was born in Canada, and re-
sided in Kentucky, where he served a term
in the legislature, Before removing to West
Virginia. h
Il do not feel called upon to reply to
the insinuation of our worthy toastmas
ter" said Mr.. Hughes, $50 will pass over
his little remark. l will say. however.
some l cannot-this is one Of the latter. l
thank you, though, for The honor 1 feel in
being present this evening. My latch
string is supposed to be out always to the
citizens of West Virginia. and / want to
tell you it is also out TO this association.
l will be most happy to do all in my power
for any of you at any time"
Senator Scott's Tribute to His State.
Senator Nathan B. Scott spoke briefly to
his old friends. He said h, desired to eX
tend the right hand of fellowship and best
wishes to the new representatives. and, he
! wished them success In their careers, which
he hoped would be long. He then spoke
of the progress made by West Virginia in
all branches of industry and in wealth in
the past decade. He gave some interesting
Gata regarding the coal and coke industry
and the manufactures of the state. inter-
spersing his remarks with enjoyable anec-
dOteS.
Responds for Iowa.
Representative Lacey responded to the
toast Iowa." which has become such an
important factor in the present administra-
ton. His remarks were of humorous ma
ture. He was successful in hedging on the
iitS VI NtSt IL NhSie
he was born, and the state where he now
resides.
I'VE have $4,000 square miles of land out
In Iowa, said Mr.. Lacey. and 1t lies right
fiat on It's back and looks up at the sun.
1t doesn't stand on edge And / want to
tell you that In the entire state there are
not forty acres in one piece on which
West Virginia family cannot make a liv-
ing. Iowa has produced, and is still pro-
ducing, some great men. but I want you to
know that her last addition to the nation
the new Secretary of the Treasury-iS one
of the brainiest. smartest, soundest, all
around best qualified men i'll the country.
The Governor of the State.
Governor White of West Virginia followed
Mr.. Lacey. 1--WE have population of a
million in West Virginia. he said, land l
| thought l had provided all Of them with
Offices Yet L come here and see a great
many more holding government offices
whom 1 didn't know anything about. l
suppose all of you hold an office of some
kind and that you're looking for advance
ment. Well, If you are, ! don't blame you
for toastins your congressman. 1t shows
you've got an eye for business. And don't
forget that your congressman can DO more
for you than your governor, for this civil
service. You know, like Tennysons S brook.
runs and on forever. 1t has been a
great pleasure and great honor for me
to be with you tonight. and l assure you l
indorse all that has been said by those
who have preceded me-.
The governor said the people back home
are entirely satisfied with their new repre-
sentatives in Congress. and he for one
hoped to see them reelected. He said the
fifth representative allowed the state by the
last census will be a republcan-like all the
rest of the delegation.
Speeches were also made by MIR. John w.
Langley, appointment clerk of the census
bureau; Mr.. r. w Cridler, late assistant
secretary Of state, and Mr. Elliott Nortcott,
| assistant United States district attorney
for West Virginia.
The Committees.
The committee on arrangements for the
banquet was composed of j. VIM. De
Grange. chairman; ,sa niiiel Jacob jr., secre-
tary; Capt ]. E. Hart. treasurer: w. P.
| Steele. II. A. Vale, ]. A. D. Turner, Van H.
Bukey, E. P. Babb. J.sA. Sparks, B. w.
Connolly, X. H. Graham
Aeeeptl1n e ph;ma eompttte<,E; II. MsDermot' e mot
F. G. Legge. w. T. George, Roy Pipes. DR..
J. ). Richardsona F. W. Rodrick, r. A.
The CHESTS Present.
Among those present were:
seG sad and Mr5 M1s
! Dayton, Representative Joseph H. Gaines,
Representative Jameslh Hughes Gov. and
Mrs: a: b. Whitsfof Est Virginia, Repre-
E. Auld. Mr.. and Mrs. J. 8. Atkinson, b.
| W.. Avis, r: J. F. Allen. q: p Babb; Gen.
and Mrs. Van HI. Bukey, w. Fred Byers,
Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. Beach. G. R. Boone,
| w. j. Brooks. Miss Beckett, Mr.. and Mrs.
l. s. Childs. r. V. Chittenden, B. F. Con-
nelly. Mr. and Mrs. T.. w. Cridler, c. H.
Cross, William Cummings, M. Cunningham.
| Mr.. and Mrs. j. William De Grange. Miss
De Grange w. j. Drummond, Charles
| Davies. D. c. Dinger, 4. B. Duckwall. M.
A. Daddyman, X Delabar. Herbert Ed
wards. James NJ. Ewing. T. w. Eyersole,
| Miss Flynn Of Oklahoma, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
| r. George, j. c. Hadsall Capt. and Mrs. j.
| L. Hart. James Holmes, Charles w. Hen
derson. A. L. Hughes, Briggs Haney. ]. L.
Hanen, G. II. Hayes Of Colorado. j. Dryden
| Hess, Mr.. and Mrs Samuel Jacob, jr.. r. L.
Jeffords. Mr.. and Mrs e. J. Jefireys. An
/ drou johnson Mice Roecae r. Kalh Miss A