The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-08
CAMPAIGN NEWS IN ELYSIUM
WASHINGTON Star.

There was an American gathering in
Elysium, and the ex-presidents of the
United States were 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: II thought you would all be
interested in the latest news from the
campaign"
"sure," was the general response. "Tell
u.s."
''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 I
left I could have wished postponement
Of the summons until after the election
it looked like Roosevelt. But the Parker
people were working very hard in the So
called doubtful states.,'
"Any special features Of late?" was
asked. ~
Seeing Mr.. lincoln and Mr.. Mckinley
sitting, together, the, newcomer bowed and
addressed them. You TWO gentlemen
may be interested in hearing that you are
both doing yeoman se5Niee In the cause
/ Of the democracy Miro Lincoln is freely
used by democratic fspeflbinders in sup
port Of their charge3' that the republican
party since his day has fallen from its
high estate" ,v.,..~ w, e.. -. +
"Why, I'll get OUT an injunction,," re-
piled Mr.. Lincoln, showing his amuse-
ment.
but that wouldn't do" replied the
newcomer. '"The party to which you now
belong is opposed to government by in
junction. You must stay in line
"But where do I come imp demanded
Mr.. Mckinley.
ITO give point to the criticism of Roose-
welt. You have improved amazingly since
1oP% Va,
self were you to return. You have been
washed white as. snow, and all the
mud that you carried has been thrown at
your successor. He is now a sight. You
| little knew the man.
| Pausing for a moment, the newcomer
turned in another direction and said: but
I ought to add that Mr.. Roosevelt's sup
porters find great comfort in likening him
to General Jackson
'"To me?" exclaimed a martial looking
shade. $500
eyes, sir. They say that. republican as
he is, he is, politically, enough like yor
in spirit and promptness and grit to he
your son."
"Cesar's ghost!" exclaimed Genera
Jackson.
"softly, general expostulated a neigh
Dor. General Cesar passed but a mo-
ment ago, and he might hear you"
| ooh. well, as he doesn't understand
English it wouldn't matter If he did. c.
sar's all right" IT..
'How about Mr. Jefferson? Is he farins
as the others are?".
"Both sides are playing him. He Is still
the father Of democracy, doing; duty TO
Parker while as the father Of expansion
he is an influence for Roosevelt. 1t is re
garded as a signal: tribute to a many
sided statesman
'And about General Washington in
quired Mr.. Lincoln, looking with mucl
difference toward an august shade, wh'
had been. following the conversation
closely. ...,. i Wei - - 9.
"The old order still prevails as to tn
Father Of His Country replied tn
newcomer. "While he is the subject o
repeated eulogies, he!sis never drafted 70
everyday partizan service" .r.' .....
At this there was hearty applause, an,
the august shade bowed his acknowledg
; ments in a stately way. .-......
1--WE are all happy to hear that, AM
while it remains true the country will b
safe," said Mr.. Lincoln. Boys will b
boys They may do as they please wit
, the rest Of us, but they must continue t
draw the line at General Washington" .