The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-07
Declared Republican Triumph IL Ger
tain, but that Danger Turks Al
ways I'm Overconfdence.
LANDIs'S STIRRING SPEECH
GOVERNOR DURBIN's LETTER OF RE
GRET RECEIVED.
Mayor BookwaIter, "Dan, Storms and
''Dave" Sherrick Added to the
Feast of Oratory.

The smoker and vaudeville entertain
ment given by the Marion Club last night
was without doubt one of the most inter-
esting political events that ever took place
in any similar organization in this city.
1t was an occasion OF more than ordi-
nary significance. Besides being a celebra-
ton of the clubs success I'm paying of the
last Of its Indebtedness, IL was a sort of
campaign opener for the city and county.
and If the enthusiasm that prevailed was
al indication OF the spirit that is TO ari-
mate the Republicans this fall the cam
paign that is now on will certainly BE- a
lively one.
The Marion Club certainly has cause
for jubilation. AS stated by Schuyler
Haas, former president. the club mas
paid off a debt of $4,000 since 1897.
''Twenty-four thousand dollars" declared
Representative Lands, commenting on this
financial feat in his speech. ''Twenty-four
thousand dollars since 1897 Why that is
marvellous to me. And. by the way have
little financial problem myself that I've
been trying to solve for several years and
I'd like TO meet the chairman of this finan-
cial committee"
One reason why the occasion was signff-
cant was because of the presence of some
OF the best-known men in the Republican
party. Senator Fairbanks was there, mov-
ing about among the crowd, shaking hands
here and there and renewing old acquaiat-
ances. The ovation he received when he
was led to the platform from the members
of the Marion Club must have been fiatter-
ing. Representative Landis. with the an
able smile and genial countenance that
have endeared him to the hearts of both
Democrats and Republicans of his dis
trict, was figure of interest. Daniel L.
Storms. Republican candidate for secre-
tary Of state. was in the crowd, fresh from
the county convention at Versailles. where
there was everything to indicate Repu5-
lican success. David Z. Sherrick. the Re-
publican candidate for State auditor, was
with Mr.. Storms. and responded to the
call for a speech. Mayor Bookwalter, one
of the enthusiastic members OF the Marion
Club, was present and made one OF his old
time political talks From start TO finish
there was good,natured tostling and
ing countenance and shining bald head OF
Lee Rothschild. a former president of the
Marion ~Ss CUB hSs been an the The
weakness. For years he has dreamed OF
future for the club that IL now about TO
be fulfilled. The Baron was happy and
hit.
ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED.
The exercises opened at $50, although
for an hour before that time the rooms
were crowded. In one of the parlors the
visitors found amusement around a large
bowl, the contents Of which were fur
nished from the establishment of Louis
Schuller. next door. Mr.. SchuIler himself
was present to enjoy the smiles OF satisfac-
ton that always followed a turn at the
bowl. In the bowling alleys below a stage
had been erected and chairs provided for a
big crowd. The stage was APPROXIMATELY
decorated with American flags and there
were great palms on each side. Back OF
the palms, on the north side, Montanf's
orchestra discoursed lively music One of
the features Of the musical programme
was the work of the Hoosier City Quartet
which was excellent. The other Features
Of the vaudeville programme were con-
tributed by Rollins and Reisinger, an un-
usually clever team.
Thomas Carter. president OF the club.
called the audience TO order. Schuyler
Haas told what the occasion meant TO the
members of the club, and gave a brief
history of its career. There are now sls
paid-up shares OF stock. Under the pres
ent arrangement the club is limited to 1000
shares. This Is time Of great rejoicing"
said Mr.. Haas. He declared that the or
ganization is not a club of men or a coterie
of men. Ii is a lieutenant" OF the Re-
publican party. IL keeps the fires burning
Republicans of those who are "vaccinated.
and gathers into the fold some of those
that might be inclined to stray away
These things, and much more OF kindred
nature, Mr.. Haas spoke of. and he placed
particular stress on the work OF some of
the past presidents. He told OF the en-
thusiasm of Charles S. Wiltise, who guild
ed the club through some of its earlier and
less prosperous days. and of the efforts OF
Lee Rothschild, who has had much To
do with its financial success He spoke OF
the answering faith OF ID. NJ. Parry and
OF that gentleman's generous assistance,
He also alluded TO Senator Fairbanks's ac-
tive interest in the club and OF his sub
scribing generously for stock I'm the fnstifu
ton at a time when his assistance We.
needed. Mr.. Haas alluded especially 10
Caleb M Lodge, another enthusiastic
young man whose efforts helped put the
club on a sound financial basis Flovd
Woods, another past president, was men
toned In connection with the clubs pros
perity Mr.. Haas called attention TO the
fact that every dollar of stock owned bv
the club is to-day worth more than mar.
and he predicted that 'the time Is not far
distant when we will have clubhouse that
will lay this one far I'm the shade"
MR. FAIRBANRs's SPEECH
After the quartet had sung "Hark. the
Trumpet Calleth," Senator Fairbanks was
introduced. He was greeted with prolonged
cheering. Inc senator had not come 20
make a formal speech. but. as he said. IT
only desired 10 mingle with you and rejoice
with you" He talked for a little while,
informally. yet eloquently. telling the mem-
bers how glad he was OF their success and
predicting glorious things for the club in
the future Its earlier days were days OF
doubt" he said in alluding 10 the time
when the club was young. but there was
| something I'm the quality OF the MEM
| bership." he continued. that made the
| organization CO." Senator Fairbanks sug.