The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-08-21

spellbound Mrs. Lee has unbounded ad-
rniration for her father and says that she
has never thought of him as an old man.
as he is quite active as any of the
family. and has much more endurance
than any Of them.
Tile day father arrived home from the
st Louis convention" said Mrs. Lee. we
were not surprised to see him walking up
the hill followed by the band from Graf
ton. which had entered the train at that
place, and the ElkinS and Beilington bands
and most of the townspeople-
Senator Elkins. being stouter than
father. was obliged to give up and enter
the carriage but you know II is quite a
drive up the hill
SPEECHES AT THE STATION.
"a local paper has the speeches made at
the station. I think you will find them
here" and she pointed to the following:
My Friends: The occa sion of this gath
ering was 20 me as great surprise as 1t
is to you. 1 appreciate very highly the
great honor. conferred upon me by my
party. and should the choice Of the party
for the high Office for which have been
nominated be ratified and made the choice
Of the people of the country my apprscia.
tion of both shall be shown by faithful
discharge OF the duties of the office.
My strongest feeling al this moment.
however, is my gratllcation at this re-
markable expression by the people OF my
own town of their kindly feeling and good
will toward me personally. In this gath
ering were many who DO not hold my
the platform of this car our distinguished
fellow-townsman. Senator Elkins.
''All this testifies there are some ties be-
tween men that for the time at least make
them forget party politics and lead to the
expression OF personal feeling and regard.
II is the expression of your personal feel
ing for ne for which wish to thank you.
And now. il Is Sunday. and this besides
Is only for the expression of feeling of
kindly interest let me retire. and in doin 6
50 l will Introduce my friend. Senator Ell
kins who. differ with me as he may in
politics feels an interest in our town
ard rejoices in every homer that comes to
it. and well he may. for this town. I be-
lieve. will yet add fame and luster to his
name
Senator Elkin. was called for and came
| forward upon the platform of the car and
said: "FellowC!tizens: II gives me great
pleasure TO take part in this welcome to
our distinguished townsmsn. who come 3
back to us from Il great convention. deco
rated with the highest honor his party
can beStOw. | see here both Republicans
and Democrats
This quick gathering and cordial well
come are without party significance. 1t is
the enthusiastic outburst and expression of
respect. confidence. admiration and a1ec-
ton which neighbors and friends entertain
for Senator Davis, who has done so much
to promote the growth of this town and
the prosperity of our great State.
FRIENDS SHARED THE HONOR
His nomination for the office of Vice
President brings not only honor and dis
tinction to him. but to us as well, and as
neighbors and friends We share in il with
him. I am sure / speak for every member
of this great assem- bl.ge when / say as
neighbors and friends We are each and all
glad that the great honor which the dis
tinsuished Senator richly deserves came
20 him without his seeking IL or even
without his knowledge. and as neighbors
and friends We rejoice with him.
When he arrived at GraceiaDd.' added
Mrs. Lee. father again thanked the peo-
pie for their kindly expression and retired
not the least bit fatigucd'' And then