New-York tribune., 1907-10-16
PRESIDENT TAKES 4 SWIM
Ind McIIhenny and Lambert Join
the "MoHycoddIe Club"
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Stamboul, La. Oct 15-An account of the ad-
dtion of two members of the Presidents party
to the "Moycoddle Club" was the only news of
interest that came from the hunting camp on
Bear Lake to-day DR. Alexander Lambert and
John Mcllhenny were the initiates. and the cold
water of the lake proved their undoing. For
several days the placid sheet of water has been
beckontng TO the President, and occasion
he has expressed desire to plunge in for a
morning bath. Drs. Lambert and Rixey advised
him not to do so, however for the nightly frosts
have been sharp and at 4:30. the Presidents
hour for rising, there has been a winter sting
in the air that in the Judgment of the physicians
threatened all sorts of dire consequences to
him should he disobey their orders. Finally yes
terday the President announced that he could
not go without his morning swim any longer,
and said that the next morning he would go in.
IF you do I'll follow" exclaimed Mr.. Nell
benny.
And will l." cried Or. Lambert.
Before daylight Mr.. McIlhenny and the doctor
We're awakened by shout from the President.
he left his tent beside the old clubhouse.
They rushed out just in time to see the Presi-
dent plunge into the water. and stood amazed
as he struck out for the island. a couple OF
hundred yards from shore
Come on in, fellows; the waters fine!" cried
the swimmer as he looked over his shoulder
and saw the shivering forms on land
You go first" exclaimed DIR. Lambert.
'No, after you, my dear DOCTOR" politely re-
piled Mr. McIlhenny.
Neither went. In a few minutes the Presl-
dent reached the island and went ashore
What's the matter? Come ahead" he cried.
The doctor is afraid of the water" said Mr..
McIlhenny
And McIlhenny does not want to get wet"
shouted DIR. Lambert
As the President plunged into the lake once
more to return to the mainland his valiant
comrades fed into the clubhouse and buried
themselves in the warm hedclothing. At break
fact, half an hour later. the President nominated
them for membership in the 'MoIycoddle Club"
and they were elected unanimously
Reports from the hunt continue to be encour-
aging but UP to a late hour this evening no
messenger had come to Stamboul bearing news
of a Presidential bear When last heard from
the President and his companions were follow
ing the dogs through the canebrake Weather
indications are for rain tomorrow, according
10 the old negroes in the neighborhood and they
add that If rain does fall the Presidents chances
Of success this week will be materially less
ened. The hunt will close Saturday evening.
whether the President gets a bear or not on
Sunday morning he viii ride into Stamboul will
spend the dav and night at the home Of Leo
Shields tho manager Of the plantation. and about
10 o'clock Monday morning he Will start for
Nicksburg and Washington. He is to speak at
Nicksburg Monday afternoon. Invitations to
speak at other places have been received but
all have been declined. and there will be no more
addresses on the Southern trip except those at
VicSsburg end Nashville with the possible ex-
ception OF few words at Tallulah.