New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-28
GIFTS SH0WEREO ON
Mr.. TAFT IN MAIDEN
Sweater, Boots and Loving Cup
Among Them, with Candy and
Roses for Mrs. Taft.
CROWD MOST ENTHUSIASTIC
Homecoming Week Throng
Cheers President-Califor-
MIA Swinging Into Line,
Latest Reports Show.

lFrom o Stan CORES spondert OF The Tribune.l
Beverly. Mass. Sept. 2I.-Presidcnt
Taft motored over to Maiden this ar
ternoon. where he was greeted by one
Of the most enthusiastic receptions he
hos had since his election four years
ago. For miles before ne reached tlc
CITY. the road was lined with crowGs
Of people. while women and children
strewed flowers in the path Of his slow
" driven auto and showered them over
the vehicle itself.
The President was accompanied 10y
Senator Lodge. who appeared to share
the Presidents popularity, and by Rep
resentative Ernest Roberts. who is re-
sarded as certain OF reelection to the
House.
Mayor George i. Farrell of Maiden
aroused great enthusiasm when he ill
troduced Mr.. Taft as the next Presi-
sent Of the United states" and Nj
aft thanked him for his prophets
,xpression' Senator Lodge also spoke
lriefly. complimentins the city Of Nal
den on the reception accorded the ma
tons Chief Executive. The occasion
was the Old Home Week and industrial
exposition of Maiden.
Many Gifts to President.
The President reviewed a parade ten
miles long, and at the exposition was
the recipient Of so many gifts. all tho
product Of Maiden, that he looked on
his return as II he had just received a
visit from Santa Claus.
Among the many gifts showered on
Mr. Taft were an exceptionally hand
some loving. or stirrup. cup Of silver,
standing nearly foot high a sweater
lflfty-four inch chest measnre), q
leather belt Cffty inches long,, a pair
Of rubber boots, a pair of braces (of
extra length and pair of golf shoes
Mrs. Taft also was well remembered,
the hospitable people of Maiden, send
ing her box Of candy. three handsome
punches Of flowers, several tars OF
likeness Of the President
At the Maiden Auditorium ne Presi-
dent shook hands with 1920 people,
and at the Kenwood Club he held an
other Informal reception, besides par
taking Of an elaborate buffet luncheon.
The President received to-day letter
which greatly touched him. It came
from Miss Katie Broderick, Of New
iberia, La, and inclosed a campaign
contribution Of 81. The text Of the let
ter was as graceful as the contribution.
II read:
lnclOsed please find check for my mite
toward your campaign fund for pros
reritv peace and plenty 20 the entire
country / wish you much success and
reelection.
California Swinging in Line.
The President received word to-day
that thirteen Taft electors had been
named IN California, a Taft state CEN
tral committee had been chosen. and
that if the present change in sentiment
s. maintained until Election Day he
would carry California. The news from
California came in the form Of tele-
gram to one Of the Republican leaders,
copy Of which was Immediately for
sarded to President Taft.
Individual reports have been reach
hg President Taft and Chairman Hilles
from California for some time indicat-
ing renarka BILE change of sentiment
In that state. and the naming or 1att
electors occaWoned no great surprise
10 Mr.. Taft.
The trip Of John ". Harlan and
Adam Rede through California proved
most effective. At most places they
had far larger audiences than did Colo
mel Roosevelt and their receptions were
In many instances even more enthusl-
astic than those accorded the EXPIRES
nont. The awakening" referred 10 IN
to-day's dispatch is regarded as largely
due to their efforts
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