The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-09-28
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by Chairman Doney. He spoke of the
mule as the best working animal, and
that 1t a gained a national reputa-
ton for its many admirable qualities.
William Jennings Bryan, much to
his regret, being unable to cancel a
previous engagement, the Hon. Lewis
Ebenezer Thompson, in tongue equal
ly silvered, told of the wonderful evo.
luton of politics, holding his listeners
spellbound.
The Republican party was represent
ed by Gen. Lee Ault, who referred to
the emblem of the G., o. P, and the
weight which it has measured in diff
ferent periods of the country. He re-
ferred to President Taft as great
great in infancy, boyhood, and man
hood-great in the physical as well as
the intellectual sense.
Prof. E. E. Oldaker, ex-senator of
the U. S., and recent ambassador from
Penville, as a representative of the
Progressives, in the role of Albert J.
Beveridge, reiterated in telling man
ner the characteristics of the Bull
Moosers, h characteristic calls of
various animals, and the content of
each in a political light. He waxed
warm in praise of the principles of the
party and the good to be accomplished
in the country by adherence to the
same. (Applause).
Hon. J. Timothy Reese, with due de-
liberation, set forth the doctrine of the
Prohibition party, n in his fervid elo-
| oilopca foctad tho ctroputh IF tho Mat
form.
Hon. Charles Kniese, the Great Doc
tor, then took the stump in behalf Of
Socialism, arguing for equality in all
things, and the steps to be taken to
gain 1t.
Last, but by no means, least, Miss
Eleanor Newman presented the cause
of Woman's Suffrage, briefly review
ing the history of the world, the march
of progress and the tendency of the
age to place the right of franchise,
where it belongs.
At the conclusion of the speeches,
a vote was taken, and of the twenty
three votes cast, Theodore Roosevelt
received ten, the other thirteen being
olf1uCu d1lOu6 III OtnCI CdIuludIcS.
At the close of the convention a so
ella hour followed, during which re-
freshments were served the guests,
finding their places by unique cards
in the form of autumn leaves. Then
followed a short business session, at
which time Mrs. J. T. Reese was
unanimously chosen president to sue
coed Mrs. o. e. Stuart. Mrs. w. H.
Doney was elected vice president, to
succeed Mrs. Reese, who had been
serving in that capacity. eSveral new
names were added to the membership.
II the initial meeting is of any signific-
ance, the coming year gives promise
of being one of the best enjoyed by
this club.
Mrs. Will Scott and Mrs. Isabella
Blue, of Milton, were the guests Of
Mrs. /. N. Davis Friday.
- Mra MarysMauk was hostess, Thurs
day afternoon, for the Round Table
Needlework club. The rooms were
prettily adorned with dahlias and sa l.
via. After an afternoon spent with
needles and thimbles, the hostess, as
sisted by her granddaughter, Miss
Mary Dennis, served refreshments of
sandwiches and chocolate, the dainty
nappery being embellished with the
typical Hoosier emblem-the corn.
Dainty favors of pansies were found
on each plate. Mrs. L.. D. Thompson
was a guest of the afternoon.
Miss Carrie Tenny, of Richmond,
and DR.. J.. R. Littell, of this city, were
married Thursday in Richmond. The
doctor is receiving the congratula-
tons of many friends +.
A. r. Feemster transacted business
in Elwood Friday.
Miss Edith Quinlin and Miss Marie
Clark, of Indianapolis, will spend Sun
day with Mrs. Stone in the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Storch.
Miss Mary Dillon attended the Y. M,
1. dance at Richmond, Thursday even.
ing.
The supper given Thursday even.
ing in the Methodist church, undar the
auspices of the Social Union, was well
%patronized and In excellent supper
served, adding a neat sum to the
treasury.