New-York tribune., 1908-02-28
LAUGH ON PUBLIC UEN.
LEGISLATURE Correspondents Poke Fun
at President. GOUernOr and Others.

Albany Feb 1.-THE Legislative Correspondents
Association gave its annual dinner tonight at the
Hotel Ten Eyck. and, as usual, there was a large
gathering OF newspaper men. legislators and pol
iticians and others ali parts OF the state more
than three hundred guests being seated at ths
table Governor Hughes was the guest Of honor.
and like many other prominent men gathered a.
the dinner enjoyed the fun making and took his
share Of the good natured jokes at his expense
made in the stunts" songs and speeches. Among
the other speakers were State Controller Gynn,
Speaker Wadsworth, state Chairman Woodruff.
controller Metz of New York and John 2. whalen,
Secretary Of State.
Ex-Governor Odeu was unable to be present. Ex-
Governor Black. who vas scheduled to speak, was
called away by legal business
y feature of the occasion was what purported
DC iuqujsition OF ex-senator Bracket, Presi-
dent of the Hughes state Laagueh By William NJ
Ivins both being represented by members OF
the association Another stunt was a repre-
seutaticn Il President Roosevelt, whose under
study appeared in the gallery and from over the
balcony rail expressed his opinion OF the various
politicians. supposed candidates for Governor and
others =. asent in manner and with a candor
which caused much amusement
When the postmaster called for a toast 70 tns
next Governor there trouble INSTANTLY as
tho various woUd-be candidates arose, each IN his
place. and claimed the honor, each in a manner
regarded HnusingIy characteristics OF the nan
supposed TO be speaking. Those represented IN this
sNjt were ex-senator Bracket Lieutenant Governor
Chanler. Speaker Wadsworth. Controller GIynn
the Secretary Of state. Attorney General Jackson
Congressman !. SIoat Fsssett and Mr.. WINS The
dispute was finally settled by the announcements OF
the toastmaster that rather than turn the state
to any Of this bunch, Governor Hughes will
acccp "a denomination and investigate the whols
lot Of YOU"
delegation in white robes and wearing hsIcs,
bearing transparency marked '@The Old Guard
marched In 10 tho Of Onward. Christian Sol
diors- When the roastrnaster told them that Gov
eg1Or Hughes wanted know IF YOU fellows are
on the level for him and for reform" they did not
answer. but sll burst into rosrs OF laughter and
hurried out 70 the tune Of We We're Only Tossing
You
FvN~v guest wore a 1arss red medal. bearing tbs
legend. u am the Original Hughes Man. Gov
erUor Hughes did NOT receive his medal Until Just
dinner committee presented IT TO him in an appro-
pirate speech in which he said the COMMITTEES Rad
searched until now in vain for the real original
Hughes man Tho Governors medal bore the
legend IN red letters. IT the ORIGINAL,
Hughes Man" There were s<its also on the KeI-
sey matter. the gambling bills etc. and anybody
OF Importance who failed ioxed the stunts
received attention in the songs.
The decorations Of the room included q H~SIx
stick" and a brilliantly red feather duster. each OF
immense size, crossed the wall back of the
speakers table
Tie present officers OF the association are John
7. Gavlt OF The Associated Press. president who
presided ;oastmaster; Frank ". Simonds %
The Evening Post" New York first vice-presI-
dent who. chairman OF the entertainment com
mittee, had charge OF the arrangements; CcorEe
IT TirreH Of The Brooklyn Daily Eagle" second
o-presideut; William III. Owen. OF The Albany
Evening Journal treasurer. and Frederick w
Ccone. Of The New-Yoril Tribune. secretary.