The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-18

banquet tables. and as a reward for his
attention, was given a place on the
program.
with that. all friendship ceased. ana
the club made things as homelike as
possible for Mr. Clark He was due to
talk on why Am Here ?" Mr.
Clark tried to explain his presence
Il believe he's the man that robbed
the North Topeka bank" said some
body.
No. he's a tax commissioner for the
Santa Fe." replied another voice.
well. let's give Fitzgerald i've min
utes TO examine him" said someone
else
Mr.. Clark said that the Saturday
Night club used 10 be composed OF
gentlemen when he belonged to IT.
and he was sorry that he was obliged
to make a speech TO it in its deterior-
ated condition..
We'll. as one member OF the pro-
gram committee, am ready to apollo
gize TO the club for putting you on
said some one
Mr. Clark advised the club TO allure
politics and be honest.
Why don't you try It yourseIf2''
asked one.
Don't pay any attention to him.
he's having a bFainStorm,'' commented
another
a Taft Symposium
There was a regular, or Irregular,
program provided for the speeches.
but before dipping into il. President
John Macdonald announced that he
would call upon some distinguished
guests to tell why they are for Taft
for president.
ct will ask President Roosevelt to
tell why he is for Taft for president"
Judge A. w Dana responded for
Roosevelt
Then Morton AIbauEh-who was ac-
tually present-was called for. and L
s Ferry took the floor. and make the
speech for AIbauEh.
Next LaFolIette was called for, and
Justice Henry 2. Mason suea king for
LaFollette, said that he was for Taft
because it would give him a chance
from Kansas for the first and last time.
Senator Long was called upon to tell
why he was for Taft. and Robert Stone
spoke for Long He said that he never
did anything fer anybody who ever aid
anything for him, and therefore was
opposed to Fairbanks. At this Cyrus
Leland applauded enthusfa stfcaIfy. He
read a letter from Roosevelt erdors-
ing his (LOng's) actions in the senate.
On being questioned. he admitted that
the letter was dated 1881.
David W MuIvane was called for
and John SwftZer responded He Saff
that he had been for J. r Burton FOR
president, but that since Burtou's visit
at Irouton. NO. he had inherited all
or BurtOn's law business before the
posto flee department.. and had d.
cided to give his support to TAFT
W. r. Stubs. speaking through the
lips OF I. 2. Doran. was called upon.
and welcomed AIbaugh and Mulvaus
into the Square Deal camp. He said
he was the original Taft man OF the
state.
1T appearing" said President Mac
Donald that any man can be non1i-
mated for the presidency BY six reput-
able gentlemen. and this number OF
gentlemen who are supposed 70 be
having spoken IN favor OF
Taft he has accordingly been nomI-
mated" Mr.. Macdonald appointed a
committee to escort Taft to the meet
ing Harry J. Bone. United States
district attorney, entered the room.
made up to resemble Taft He had a
large bay window attached to his
bosom. a saffron moustache attached
to his lip. and a dainty yellow wig at
rached to his scalp He carried a
natty straw hat, and wore large red
windsor tie.
After expressing his thanks to the
club for his nomination. he said he
had promised no patronage to anyone.
but" he added. II have held out
some very strong limitations that
there viii be no change IN the district
attorneys Office
One Of the best Of the Reid car
ICONS which was displayed was the one
Of John Macdonald. which was put On
exhibition while Mr. Macdonald was
making his opening remarks
The menu card and programme
consisted Of a large handful with the
words Official Schedule at the top.
toasts. there appeared a cartoon OF
each Of the 19 members Of the club
Everybody reads The State Journal.