New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-09-28
SARATOGA S|DEucHTS
Sherman Refuses to Have Pho
toqraph Taken with Hart.
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Saratoga Springs n. Y. Sept G.-Vice-
President Sherman lost his temper before
the convention opened. The Herkimer and
Oneida County delegations we're holding
a caucus when the official photographer ar
rived. and the delegates were grouped for
a ricture. II happened that sunny jim"
was placed in proximity to Merwin 4
Hart. the Progressive, who was instru-
mental in accomplishing the Vice-Presi-
dents defeat in his home district When
Mr. Sherman realized the situation he
promptly bolted from the group. and his
friends could not induce him to return and
sit for the picture
II absolutely refuse to be grouped with
that little man Hart" he answered with
show of anger TO his friends entreaties.
Colonel Roosevelt came out on the,
veranda of the United States Hotel just
before going over to the convention hall to
greet the Rensselaer, delegation. which had
marched into the courtyard and was drawn
up in front of its headquarters. An old
gray haired negro rushed over from the
delegation Of the Albany. County Co'ored
Republican Club. and, pushing his way
through the crowd. reached the ex-Presi-
dent and shook hands with him over the
railing. He didn't mind the jeers OF some
OF the white members of the Albany
County delegation, who saw what he was
up 20.
II am with YOU. colonel" he said, slap
ming 3 large Roosevelt button which he
wore on his coat. land every colored man
here is with you
Colonel Roosevelt returned the old mans
salutation with a warm smile. as he said:
That's good. ] am glad TO hear it
Senator Chauncey NJ. Depew was nearly
swept off HIS feet when he tried TO break
through the ranks of the Rensselaer, dele
CATION while the delegates were marching
about the hotel courtyard prior to going to
the convention hall. The Senator evidently
had an important engagement on the other
side OF the big hotel. and started TO take
short cut across the courtyard. As he
at+enpted 20 go between the lines of
marching delegates they promptly recog-
nIzed him, and held him up for hand
shake all around. This was accomplished
with some difficulty and considerable in
convenience 10 Mr.. Depew, as the delegates
kept on the move during the ceremony.
The Senator finally managed to break
away from the crowd that swept him along
and retired to the open green, clinging
desperately to his hat. and somewhat RUIZ
fed He was game. nevertheless. and
stood and waved his hand in greeting until
the delegation had passed by.
John MCGEE. Of Mount Kisco, a business
man of retiring disposition. who has never
harbored q real ambition for politics, had
the candidacy for Governor thrust on him
last night. much to his own confusion and
tlre amusement OF his friends. When Mr..
MCGEE and his wife reached their rooms
I'm the United States Hotel they found all
the evidences of a regulation campaign
headquarters. There was a large picture
Of the Democratic donkey over the mirror,
which was decorated with Irish flags, and
lithograph pictures OF the candidate were
everywhere in sight. bearing the slogan.
John MCGEE. Of WampUs, for Governor"
The posters had been generously distrio-
l,ted through the hotel end nailed to the
veranda pests.
Soon after the McGees arrived their
friends FASTENED in 20 congratulate him.
Did YOU ever!" exclaimed Mrs. McGee'
ct know Jimmy wadsworth is at the bot
tom Of this
Mrs Wadsworth was discovered assisting
in decorating the room during the after
noon.