Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-02
Campaign News in Elysium.

There was an American gathering in
Elysium, and the ex-Presidents of the
United States We're the guests of honor.
AS the gentlemen fingered over the coffee
and cigars a late arrival from America was
ushered in and introduced. Said the master
of ceremonies addressing the company: Il
thought you would all be interested in the
latest news from the campaign
Sure" was the general response. Tell
us"
''You probably know the names of the
candidates, and the nature of the plat
FORMS" began the newcomer. While the
campaign in the main has been apathetic,
the finish promises to be lively. When L
left 1 could have wished postponement of
the summons until after the election-it
looked like Roosevelt. But the Parker peo-
pie were working very hard in the so-called
doubtful states
"Anv special features of late?" was asked.
Seeing Mr. Lincoln and Mr.. Mckinley sit
ting together the newcomer bowed and
addressed them. you two gentlemen may
be interested in hearing that you are both
doing woman service in the cause of the
democracy Mr. Lincoln is freely used by
democratic spellbinders in support of their
charge that the republican party since his
day has fallen from it's high estate"
why. I'll get out an Injunction" replied
Mr.. Lincoln, showing his amusement.
But that wouldn't do replied the new
conner. "The party to which you now be-
long is opposed to government by injunc-
ton. You must stay in line"
But where do l come in?' demanded Mr..
Mckinley.
ITO give point to the criticism of Roose-
welt. You have improved amazingly since
al
were you to return. You have been washed
as white as snow, and all the mud that you
carried has been thrown at your successor.
He is now sight You little knew the
man
Pausing for a moment, the newcomer
turned in another direction and said: But
1 ought to add that Mr.. Roosevelt's sup
porters find great comfort in likening him
to General Jackson"
"To me?" exclaimed notwithstanding
shade.
Yes, sir. They say that, republican as
he is, he is, politically enough like you In
spirit and promptness and grit to be your
SON."
Caesars ghost!" exclaimed General
Jackson.
Softly, general" expostulated a neigh
Dor. General Caesar passed but a mo-
ment ago, and he might hear you"
.'Oh, well, as he doesn't understand En-
glish it wouldn't matter if he did. Gaze
sar's all right
How about Mr.. Jefferson? Is he faring
as the others are?"
Both sides are playing him. He is still
the father of democracy, doing duty for
Parker, while as the father of expansion he
is an influence for Roosevelt 1t is regard
ed as a signal tribute to a many-sided
statesman"
And about General Washington" in
quired Mr.. Lincoln, looking with much def
erence toward an august shade, who had
been following the conversation closely.
THE old order still prevails as to the
Father of His Country " replied the new
conner. While he is the subject of re-
peated eulogies, he is never drafted for
everyday partisan service"
At this there hearty applause, and
the august shade bowed his acknowledge
ments in a stately way.
I'VE are all happy to hear that, and while
it remains true the country will be safe"
said Mr.. Lincoln Boys will be boys.
They may do they please with the rest
of US, but they must continue to draw the
line at General Washington"