New-York tribune., 1908-09-26

going solidlv for the Republican ticket and SEN
atorship." N.. .- .els
There were cries for Governor Cummns, who
responded by pledging the state TO give tart
one hundred thousand majority, and the enthuT
siasm Of the day and the size of the crowds
would seem 10 make the pledge warranted.
JOKING WITH THE CROWDS.
There was some delay in getting away from
Burlington, and Mr. Taft stood on the rear
platform and shook hands with. many and eA-
changed pIeasantries with the crowd
Teddy has written another letter so you
won't have to do SO much speaking" shouted
man.
The President is mighty good man to have
on your side" responded Mr.. Taft.
Bill the only thing 1 have against you Is
that YOU part your hair in the middle" shouted
another.
Don't refer to my misfortune 1t is rapidly
getting to point where 1 shall have 10 part 1t
with a towel" replied The candidate, to the APP
Parent delight Of the crowd
In action as a hand-shaker Mr. Taft makes
an interesting picture. He leans far over the
rail of the car platform and works with both
hands at once. grasping sometimes two and three
hands in once clasp. and then lets go ana taxes
another bunch. meanwhile talking geIlially ana
bestowing the Taft smile" generously.
At Muscatine where there is the largest pearl
button factory in the world. the president OF the
Zyomens Club. composed of workers in the lac
tories presented a box of pearl buttons to MI,
Taft These are very fine" he said Now can
YOU furnish some one TO sew few on for me!
There were many volunteers. but just then the
train pulled out.
To-day has afforded the candidate the first
opportunity he has had to test his ability as
mixer" and if he had any doubts as TO his
success the experience must have set his mind
at rest.
At Morning Sun brief stop made, and an
old man. rushed after the train and handed up
copies of a song entitled The Big Stick. OF.
Don't Put Your Feet in the Trough" Of which
he was the author. The copies were for Mr.
Taft and Governor Cummins
one of the largest crowds to greet Mr.. Taft
was at Ottun1wa. where the pretty square in the
centre of the town packed with from ten
thousand to twelve thousand persons over the
speakers stand huge canvas bearing the
inscription Il don't care for the Presidency if
II has to come by compromise of principle" Mr.
Taft was cheered continuously from the moment
he entered Ottumwa until he left it. except dur
ing the actual speaking.
At Oskaloosd. the home Of Major Lacey, the
candidate was taken to the square in the centre
of the town. where about seven thousand persons
were waiting to see him Governor Cummins
did not leave the train. out Of consideration for
his opponent, who he felt should have the entire
spotlight in his own city.
MAKES EIGHTEEN SPEECHES.
Mr. Taft spoke eighteen times in all to-day
There was al-day rally in Des Moines. Sen
ator Dover Joined the party here, and with
Governor Cummins. Major Lacey and Repre-
sentatives Dawson and Smith, assisted Mr.. Taft
the platform.
There has been no let-up in the heat and
dust which from the first have made this trip
Of great physical discomfort. but late to-
night the special train heads northward. and
cooler weather is hoped for. Cedar Rapids Will
be the first stop tomorrow, and the train is
scheduled TO reach St Paul at $40 D.
At 1:3o this morning Eugene V Debs. the
Socialist candidate for President. and Mr..
Taft stood the same platform" as a local
Wit expressed il. The red special, gayly
decorated with the red banners and streamers
usually associated with anarchy, drew into the
station at Milwaukee, and for twenty minutes
the cars Of Mr.. Taft and Mr.. Debs- stood side
by side. although their occupants We're sleep
ing and. doubtless. unconscious Of each others
presence. Mr. Taft would not admit that he
had experiepced any nightmare
The registration days this year are Monday,
October 5; Tuesday, October 8; Saturday,
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