Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-09-16
TAFT F0RCETS CARES
AT AUNT DEL|A'S HOME
Enjoys Celebration of His
Fifty-Fifth Birthday-Gets
Many Good Wishes.

BEVERLY. Mass, September 16-Cam-
paign troubles were forgotten for a time
yesterday by President Taft while he
enjoyed the celebration Of his fifty-fifth
birthday. The chief event of it was the
dinner at the home of his aunt, Miss
Della Torrey. at Millbury. Here a fam
lily party gathered, which included Mrs
Taft, Miss Helen Taft and Mr.. and Mrs.
c. P. Taft. Miss Torrey had some of
wins favorite dishes for him and did
not fail to remind him Of other birthdays
on which she had similarly assisted.
The President went to church yesterday
morning with Miss Torrey. and took her
for a motor ride in the afternoon. It be-
came known during the day that he re-
Gently came to the rescue of the Uni
tartan church at Millbury with a SUBJ
stantial contribution. The money was
sent through Miss Torrey, and in his let
ter accompanying the check the Presi-
dent said he was very glad to make the
contribution. Just in memory of my
mother" and added: II know she would
like to have me do something of that
sort"
Receives Many Congratulations.
The party, including Aunt Della, came
to Parramatta last night. Mr.. Taft found
batch of congratulatory notes and tele-
grams awaiting him. They came from
rulers and from many friends all over
the country and abroad. Many beautiful
flowers were sent In during the day from
his north shore neighbors, and these to-
kens of friendship gave the President
much delight.
From many sections Of the country are
coming reports on the campaign which
give the President much pleasure in that
they indicate that he is growing stronger.
His friends declare that his strength will
keep on growing, and they hope that by
election day this sentiment will be so
crystallized that it will bring victory.
Many of these communications come from
states in which the bull moose move
ment at first seemed strongest. That this
movement is fattening out is the story
that comes from Illinois. Minnesota,
North Dakota and other states where the
Roosevelt forces have claimed almost
everything in sight.
Better Outlook for Taft.
headquarters in Chicago who has been
canvassing the situation note was re-
ceived which told of change in the
situation in Indiana. He told of the work
being done in that state, and said that
1d1t SnOulO carry III. III the Same Indli
came a letter from II. Schmidt of In
dianapolis confirming the Chicago note.
With other things he said that bust
ness people were coming into line for the
President, and their employees were doing
likewise. Talk of prosperity and the adj
visibility of letting well enough alone is
helping to bring this result. Farmers
also are we'll pleased by the high prices
they have received for their products in
the last year.
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make "a definite estimate" said Mr..
Schmidt. but / believe that we can car
ry the state for Taft" He declared that
the bull moosers were not as noisy as
formerly and seemed to have lost a good
deal of their enthusiasm.
From Ohio also comes good news. for
there the Taft men are putting lots of
energy into their campaign.