New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-18
REPUBLICAN CLUB Dimes.
OBSERVES 4NNIVERSARY.
GouernOr OdeH and Senator Depeso
Crack TESTS Merrily.

Men prominent in all walks and by-psths Of
,uhlfc and private life took part in the love
EAST st the Republican Club last night. in cele-
h-ation Of the clubs twenty-fifth anniversary.
louis stern. the president Of the club. acted as
hartman OF the evening. The guests at the
PRESIDENTS table We're:
james Taloo:s thomas F w wentworth
ssas.sl EsaTy , E rreHsia sSys5nqr 9 %s
ff9em sginss vetmors. Alfred 3. Price.
osohas B-einsrc Warner Miller
:Ss1ls stern Robert y Kenyon
RsT pr Howard Duaaeld.
some OF those at the other tables We're
ooaeressaan-sleo. Bsnaet William Loeb President
~ 'F6vaT6 F. Brush. Roosevelts personal repre-
William Hslpln. General Arson c. Mocock
Ez-JudEe Keener. Congressnan-eeet ocott.
Sso-se y Motsan. John " Erooman.
Governor Odell and Senator Depew sat next
each ether cracking jests and contributing gem
orally 10 the amenities Of the occasion.
In the early part OF the evening Governor
oseu ard Senator Depew were separated at
the guests table by President Stern. who sat
between them. The Senator talked repeatedly
with the Governor however. and when Alfred
F. Price began his speech Mr.. Stern slipped into
another chair, and the Senator moved into his
seat next 70 that Of the Governor throwing his
arm about Mr.. Odelrs chair For the Sest Of
The speechnakIng. and even after the meeting
adjourned, The TWO sat talking earnestly to-
gether IN his speech which was largel. anec-
dotsl. and provoked several hearty laughs SEN
ator Depew said:
From an interview Governor Oden gave to the
t5e5:5s - a~5 thought thar nv friend Fra1L
Black would 50 home. too 70 Troy, and I said to
Gsz5lemea. ta5Te is a great difference between
nan who IS elected and man who hasn't landed
Judge Wsrtworth has told you how Senator was
enc enc 1s[s one cent to elect NeyYor Senator
6ut il does 10 eliminate FRAUDULENT voters
Governor D5en told how MANY names
takes on an idenrfeation list 70 eliminate 50 many
thousand fraudulent voters How much, then, viii
i cost in the future 10 carry one million identca-
cent 10 eliminate fraud at the polls. but just
lelg IS organized corruption has the power 70
raise Unl 0lirsd funds, just 50 long must virtue
organize to oppose it by legitimate means.
The Senator spoke Of the extraordinary ma
tional campaign in 1896. I know of no such
extraordinary campaign II our history" he
added. except perhaps the state campaign this
year, when Governor Odeu did such wonderful
work"
In his address Senator pepew paid high trib-
utes 70 President Stern and the late Senator
Marcus = Hanna.
Ex-Governor Black received an invitation TO
the dinner but did not attend. Senator Plat
sent letter Of regret, which said il part:
7 am obliged 10 remain in Washington until
the 18th by reason OF engagements which can
no: Be broken. Please convey my deep regrets
and sincere thanks"
In his letter Governor-elect Higgins said:
7 an advised by my physicians that cannot
make any engagements for the month Of Deem
her Il certainly would have been the greatest
pleasure for me TO attend
President Stern. who opened the speechmak
ing called the roll Of distinguished ex-presi-
dents and members. His reference 70 twenty
wears Of the membership Of Theodore RoOse-
welt hat idol of the American people evoked
loud applause.
James " Hawes. who vas the next speaker
z member Of the Young Republican Club.
told OF the origin and achievements IF the
present club.
He said had II not been for the clubs pre-
iinailary action Mr.. Evarrs would never have
been elected Senator.
Nr. Wentworth Incidentally told Of the clubs
services 10 ballot reform
8iT. Merriam and Mr.. Price made the TWO final
addresses. Governor OdelI did not speak.