New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-10-14
GOSSIP OF THE BOROUGH
The Committee, the Candidate and
the Drinks.

There "a a certain Hrell-known business man OF
Brooklyn who bushes and becomes greatly en-
harrassed when any OK his friends mention politics
n his presence. sa4d that he even skips the
political articles IN newspapers. The fact Is mat
he is suffering from the vivid recollection OF a
practical toke IN which he figured as the victim
a few days ago. On the night that the Repuohcan
Assembly conventions were held in Kings County
he with hts wife and two women friends was
guest at Baders Hotel, roadhouse on the Parkway
near Prospect Park. He is not q politician and
although known to be stanch Republican, nae
never taken an active part in campaign work lie
was greatly surprised. consequently. when late In
the evening band Of acquaintances from his
Assembly district aGg3aE.7'', firn ana one OF the
49, l.6er exclaimed:
.yhv Mr. - we have been looking all over
for youl We have been to your house and we
Just happened to strike this place by chance
The convention IN district has just nominated
YOU as its candidate for the Assembly and is still
in session waiting TO learn If you viii accept"
This is a great surprise, said MI --
what can do? have my wife and her friends
here can hardly leave them to 60 back with
you"
oh don't stay because Of us" cried Mrs -
anE her friends echoed her remark
1T won't De necessary for your husband TO re-
turn with US. madam" replied the spokesman
sIf he lust steps inside where it Will be quiet he
can give US his reply ana We Will report what he
ION that viii be kind Of your replied the
Inside or in other words, IN the barroom. Mr.. -
set I'D drinks OF a superior brand and treated the
committees TO cigars. Then he made his speech
of scCeptayoe The speech Of the usual sort
loyalty The party and OF his earnest intention
10 do his duty II elected. Then there were some
more drinks and cigars al the candidates" ex-
pense.
vention. isn't it2" asked someone after time.
YES II is" replied the chairman. but there is
Just formally u be observed before we 60
He pushed the button and instantly waiter ap-
ueared CARRYING a silver tray.
This is for you, Mr.. Candidate said the chair
nan.
waiter. The mental pushed the silver tray toward
him. II held large, Juicy lemon.
Gypsy Smith OF the most interesting
as well rs Of the most powerful speakers who
addressed the Christian Endeavor Convention at
the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church last
implies He Is famous evangelist or
England. While he is connected with the Manches
ter Mission. he spends much OF his time working
tn all parts Of the country. especially in London.
Sc estimated that Ia addresses average $4,000
people weekly
He was converted TO Christianity. according to
his own story, by Ira d. Sankey. Years ago, while
Mr. ST. key and his co-worker, Dwight l. Moody,
were nduct'ng evanRelistic tour through the
British Isles Mr. Sankey visited Smiths camp on
the verge Of Manchester He took strong liking
20 "GvUsy." Before leaving the camp he placed his
. hand the boys head and declared:
u consecrate you TO Cod
NJ The boy g greatly impressed by the episode
. and the preaching Of the eVangeists whom he
went repeatedly hear while they were in his
away from his band. became student and. later,
q preacher himself.