Fergus County Democrat., 1913-02-25
SAY GOOD BYE
T0.T0M..ST0UT
ABOUT A HUNDRED FRIENDS
GATHER AT BANQUET IN REP
RESENTATiVE'S HONOR,
MANY BRIEF ADDRESSES
j. (. Lane Presides AS POSTMASTER
Cheers for Stout and Bio DEM
onstration for Symmes, Who Is In
troduced as "Our Next Mayor
Friendly Tributes.

Friendly Tributes.
About hundred friends of Tom
Stout united in delightful sendoff for
the representative-eiect Saturday eve
Ming on the eve of his departure for
the national capital. 1t was not def.
nitely known that he would be here
Saturday in time to extend invitations
widely and the whole affair was the
spontaneous expression of the affec-
tion In which Mr.. Stout is held by his
neighbors and townsmen and their
confidence in him. 1t took the form
OF banquet at the Bright and it was
well handled by Fred Munger. con
sldering the very short time given him
In which to make his arrangements
to entertain such large company.
The gathering was entirely non
partisan and non-poitical in character.
Around the tables were seated such
stalWart republican leaders as John ID.
Waite, o. w. Belden and r. Won
Tobel, while the progressives were
well represented In w. d. Symmes,
w. II. Smith and others, with the dem
ocratic warehouses; in evidence every
where
}. y. Lane acted as tOastmaster and
his flow OF wit was unceasing. His
remarks In introducing the speakers
were gems and convused the guests.
In addition to this, he at intervals
read kilograms to various distin-
guished men seated around the board.
ana while there was a suspicion that
one telegraph form answered for all.
each sally was original and delighted
the victims as greatly as the others.
Ayers Speaks.
Mr.. Lane introduced as the first
speaker Judge Roy E. Ayers, who re-
ferred to the gathering as in itself
telling more plainly than words the
esteem in which Tom Stout was held
at his home. He expressed entire con-
fidence in Mr.. Stout's ability to make
good in his larger field OF activity.
Stout Cheered.
When Mr. Lane introduced Mr..
Stout as the next speaker, the repre-
sentative-elect was greeted with long
continued applause and cheers. Mr..
Stout's remarks We're brief and with
out the slightest attempt at oratory.
lie referred to Sam Blyth's character
lzation OF new congressman as
about the most worthless thing in
Washington" but said that In one re-
spect he would have an advantage
over all the other new members ex-
cept John M. Evans in that he would
represent one of the greatest states
in the union. His election was of
course pleasing, yet it carried with it
one keen regret in requiring him to
leave his associates, friends and neigh
bors here.
"The Trinity Club"
O. w. Belden was introduced as the
head of the Trinity club and made
some humorous remarks before adopt
ing serious vein in which he told
OF his intimate associations with Tom
Stout and of his knowledge of the new
congressman character His loyalty
to Montana to Fergus county and to
Lewistown was deep and sincere and
Montana could always depend upon
Tom Stout to the full limit OF his
ability.
David Hilger paid a high tribute to
Mr.. Stout for his work as n member
Of the legislative assembly. He had
ever shown good judgment, loyalty to
the people, and his prediction was that
Mr.. Stout would add in Washington
to the splendid record made by him
G. E. Mathews referred to Mr.
Stouts attitude at the Great Falls con-
yention which nominated him in re-
fusing to take the honors if such ac-
ton would jeopardize the success of
his friend. II. A. Dayee, as showing
Mr.. Stouts standard of ethics.
John d. Waite said 1t afforded him
great pleasure to say a word regard
ing his neighbor and friend, Tom
Stout. He knew the new representa-
tive would use his every effort for the
good of Montana, Fergus county and
Lewistown. He was glad to wish him
Godspeed
Judge e. K. Cheadle said he was
glad to be one of those having this
opportunity of wishing Mr.. Stout God
speed. He knew Mr.. Stout would steer
straight course and would be able
to avoid the pitfalls.
"Our Next Mayor"
When w. D. Symmes was introduced
as "our next mayor" he was given a
great ovation, which was so enthu-
siastic and SO long continued as to en-
barrass the speaker. Mr.. Symmes
said he was we'll satisfied with the
representative we were sending to
congress and If Mr.. Stout followed
the same rule in political matters in
Washington that he had followed at
home he would be all right and make
good.
H. L. DeKalb, w. H. Smith, Ralph
w. Reynolds, R. Won Tobel, Henry