Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-29
BANQUET IN THEIR HONOR.
Minnesota Editors the Guests Of Local
Association.

The entertainment of the Minnesota ed
itors, their wives and other friends, who
have been spending four days in Washing
ton, was brought to close last evening
by reception rendered the visitors In the
Postal telegraph building. The entire thru
floor was frightened by flowers and music.
More than 200 persons were received by
District Commissioner West who delivered
one of his happiest speeches to the visiting
newspaper people. The fact that Mr.. West
Is himself a newspaper man put him IN
close touch with the visitors, and when he
alluded to the difficult tasks which country
editors sometimes find themselves beset
with a responsive chord was touched. He
gave an interesting epitome of the work.
ings of the city government at the capl-
tai, and made comparison between WASH
ngton and with every capital city In the
world, which naturally was favorable TO
Washington.
President Frank A. Day, speaking for
the visitors, said that they considered
themselves honored by the presence of Mr..
West. who is no stranger to the newspaper
fraternity Of the entire country Mr.. Day
paid high tribute to the country editors,
and said that their influence had been such
that they often controlled public opinion
when they made the least effort, and when
ever they did make effort in behalf OF
men and measures they were invariably
successful
Croffut, pioneer journalist of Minnesota,
and his reference to the early days of that
state pleased many of the older members
of the association.
Capt. H. A. Castle, auditor for the Post
Office Department. was called upon to tell
what he knew about the practical workings
of big department under fire. He re-
sponded, but did not give away deep de-
partmental secrets.
Representative James A. Tawney, the
oldest man in service in the Minnesota
congressional delegation, made a hit by de-
claring that an association like the Mime
sofa editors could go after anything and
get 1t. Representative j. Adam Bede, re-
Gently elected to Congress, made a very
humorous speech, and John ]. Boobar
librarian of the Capitol kept the company
enthused for half an hour.
Other speeches were made by Arthur w.
Dunn Of the Associated Press; Colonel
Stone, who responded for the ladies Of the
party; Editor Mcdonald and others
The speakers were introduced by Mr.. F.
A. Johnson, president of the Minnesota AS
ISOLATION of Washington He alluded to
the fact that the President was really the
mayor of Washington IF he were here"
said Mr.. Johnson, I'VE know that he would
be delighted to meet every member of the
Minnesota party. For it was In our state
shortly before he became chief magistrate
that he outlined those policies and princi-
pies which he has successfully carried
out. We have heard him say that he
stands for Minnesota, and we know that
he swears by ST. Paul"
Referring to the ideal and perfected sys-
TEN of municipal government in the city
of Washington, Mr.. Johnson said that 1t
was largely due to the fact that two of the
three District Commissioners were expert
enced and energetic newspaper men.
In introducing the other speakers he re-
ferred to some local matters at hand, and
said that the country needed Vice Presi-
dent with nerve and energy to enforce the
law and get favorable decision from court,
and the north star state could be relied
upon.
Among the resident Minnesotians pres
ent were General Hawley, formerly adju-
tant general of the state; Capt. and Mrs
H. A. Castle and the Misses Castle, Lieu
tenant Dewey, U. s. M. c.; DR.. w. A
Crofut and Mrs. Croffut. Mr.. and Mrs j.
r. Halvorson, Mr. and Mrs. John ]. Boo
bar, Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Richardson, Repre-
sentative ]. Adam Bede, Mr.. and Mrs
William Kinds, Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Pow
ers, Prof. Leonard Ericsson Mr. and Mrs.
w. A. Dion, Capt. ]. B. Smythe, Dr. and
Mrs. H. Kunsman and daughter, Mr.. j. p
Greedy. M. J. Nolan, Frank M. Read, F. C.
Merritt, Miss Marie Collins Mrs. Frank M
Eddy, Mr.. Frank Schallener, Mrs NJ
Webster. Mrs. Bischoff, the Misses Dietz
Miss Maderson, Miss Kribs and F. f.
Moore.