Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-22

sembled at a banquet in the Raleigh Ho-
tel last night
The gathering was a love feast. Not
only was the work of Mr.. Camp during
the recent canvass eulosiZed in most COM
plimentary terms. but he was presented
with a handsome silver punch bowl; as
a token of esteem and appreciation, from
the members of the league. William G.
Conner. who was president of the league
two years prior to the administration Of
Mr.. Camp. was presented with a framed
set of engraved resolutions, expressing
the appreciation of his associates of meri-
torious and faithful services as president.
Farewell to Milo Shanks.
\ farewell tribute was paid to Milo
Shanks. treasurer of the league and a
newspaper man. who leaves Washington
tomorrow for Elmira, \. ", TO take
charge OF the Elmira Advertiser, daily
paper in that city.
Speeches euloSizinG the character and
work of Messrs. Camp. Conner and
Shanks were made by John {. Capers.
commissioner of internal revenue who
presided POSTMASTER; Edgar &. Snyder,
vice president of the league and wash
ingtnn correspondent of the Omaha Bee;
w. T.. Andrews of Nebraska, auditor for
the Treasury Department: Arthur B.
enue Noble \. Potts of Indiana; Gus A.
Schuldt. secretary % the league, and &.
w. Pafflow of Missouri.
The banquet was held in one of the
smaller banquet halls of tie hotel on
the second floor. The room was decorated
in bright red roses and carnations and
greens. Before taking seats al table the
health of Mr.. Camp and the republican
victory were toasted, and three rOusing
cheers given for the republican standard
bearers
l. During the second course of the dinner
POSTMASTER Capers called attention to
the fact that Mr. Shanks is to leave
WASHINGTON. After complimentary add
dress he called for standing toast in his
honor Resolutions offered by Mr.. Sny
der complimentary of the work done by
Mr.. Shanks in the interest of the league
and for the republican party were adoDt-
ed unanimously. Mr.. ShankS responded
| with brief speech of appreciation.
MI. Connor's Response.
In responding to the tribute paid to him
Mr. Conner said:
u take this opportunity to pay a COM
pllment to our genial secretary, Gus
Schuldt for his able assistance to me in
organizing this league and for his faithful
service to me as its first president; also
to our modest treasurer. Milo Shanks
for his careful management of the
Camp. for carrying on the good work.
Il wish TO thank the gentleman who
is admired by us all for the good work
ne has done in the last campalgn-Com
missioner CaperS-and who has so ably
presented these set of resolutions; and
last but not least, | wish to thank the
delegates of the League of State Clubs.
May the organization live long and
prosper and its efforts always be crowned
with success.
Henry NJ. Camp in responding to the
tribute paid him and in acceptance of
the silver punch bowl, presented to INN
by Mr. Capers on behalf of the members
of the executive committee, was profuSe
in thanks He described the details OF
his work incident TO the campaign and
declared in no uncertain terms that much
of the success OF the party was due to
the efforts of the local republican or
CARNATIONS which succeeded in sending
| many men to their home states To cast
theiY ballot on election day
Officers of the League
The officers of the league are Henry M.
Camp. president; Edgar c. Snyder, vice
| president; Gus A. Schuldt. secretary. and
| Milo Skanks. treasurer.
The committee in charge of arranging
the testimonial TO Mr.. Camp John
G. Capers. Edgar &. Snyder. William G.
Connor, T. l.. Townsend, &. W. Paffiow
and Gus a. Schuldt.
| Tn" members of the executive commit
tee present were r. Stone Jackson. Theo
Langley William H. Smith. Z. w PAT
! flow, William &. Common. Philip Buettner.
| Charles r. Golden. II. II. Darfleile, c. ..
! Buckingham +. j. Sheehan. Isaac X. Hit.
| jr. l.. y. Neuer, Milo Shanks W. r.
Speeman. l.. y. NJ. Lawson. Middleton
| Smith, Fred r. Johnson. Edgar c. Snyder,
William r.. Andrews. Robert II. MCNEIL,
| r. NJ Sullivan. l.. H. Burton. Charles
| Do, NnIt DnsfS Nv,
| Townsend, William s. Odell, John G.
Capers l.. ?. Perkins, +. c. Graham and
Gus y. Schuldt.
| Prof. William r. Ruckert furnished the
music for the occasion and he accom-
| panied the various volunteer singers over