The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-21
Judge Doster Of Topeka Sup
ported in His Candidacy
MAPPED OUT OWN CAMPAIGN
Mrs. Farnsworth with Violin
and Mrs. Doster with Voice.
Host Novel Method Of Attract
ing Voters Attention.

Singing father into the United States
senate. That is the newest move Of the
new Kansas voters. It has followed the
announcement of Mr.. Sheffield In
gals. of Atchison. to the effect that
she will make campaign speeches for
her husband in the congress in the
First district Now. Mrs. Irma Doster
Farnsworth and Mrs. Chase Doster
have shouldered some Of the respon-
sibilities Of the campaign and with vo-
cal selections, a violin and short. catchy
speeches the two women have taken
the stump in the interest of Judge
Frank DOsters candidacy for the DEM
ocratic senatorial nomination.
An strategists and diplomats, the two
bright Kansas women are hard to beat
Even William Allen White has taken
on his hat to the ladies in their clever
campaign. But White is not alone.
The town of Emporia-White's town
was stormed by the women few nights
ago. and Judge Doster's daughter and
daughter-in-law left the town with the
knowledge that their siege had gained
votes.
Judge Doster 10 one Of the most mod
est men in public life in Kansas. His
his modesty in pushing his candidacy
has at times made him appear almost
timfd. These two bright young women
saw the situation. They want Judge
Doster to win. They know that the
light for the United States senatorship
is the real thing and that Judge Dos
ter's weakness lies in his refusal to
take advantage Of situations which
more greedy politicians would grab
with impunity.
Mapped Out Own Campaign.
So the two women started out to
campaign. They didn't go to the Judge
Doster campaign fund and levy an as
sessment. They didn't 60 to the former
chief Justice of the supreme court for
counsel or advice. They mapped out
their own campaign, agreed to pay
their own expenses-and went to work.
Their novel campaign has already be-
gun to attract wide attention.
Down in Emporia few nights ago
the ladies' attended the weekly band
concert. Everyone in Empofia goes to
the Friday night band concert. There
was a big crowd, no expense for adver-
tising and the only question was find
ing an opportunity to talk. The women
arranged for a place on the program.
During an intermission,. Mrs. Farms
worth stepped forward with her vio-
lin. When this 1tnartly gowned wom-
an began to coax high-grade music
from the violin. the crowd leaned for
| ward to listen. They thought 1t was a
part OF the regular program, a new
and unannounced treat. Tho crowd
lapplauded Then, before anyone
| knew just what was happening. Mrs.
Farnsworth delivered q smart two
minute booster speech.
Talked or Father"
| Judge Doster ought to go to the
United States senate" the woman told
| father, but because he's the best man
for the place-the best equipped. the
most competent. want to tell you
briefly why Judge Doster should be
nominated"
And Mrs. Farnsworth told why.
Then q little later Mrs. Dostel
| stepped to the front Of the band stand
In a clear. sweet voice the woman
| sang simple little song that brought
a roar OF applause from tho crowd
And then for two minutes Mrs. Dostel
told why her father-in-law should be
nominated and elected.
I'VE would do anything to helr
father" said Mrs. Farnsworth. aftel
it was all over. Hes too modest tt
get out and talk for himself, and Va
feel that Kansas could never have 9
better United States senator thar
father. He's big and able and com
petent. and those who know hin
know that. But father doesn't reacl
enough people. We are going to hell
| MIMI VIZ oAO AAAA6AHey PAOAO u s1A1
and we thought II Mrs. Shef1eld In
gals had the pluck to hustle for vote
for her husband, we could do thu
same thing for father"
And the women are doing 1t. II
air dome theaters, at picnics. chautau
qua gatherings, and even politica
powwows, the two clever Kansa.
women are telling why Judge Franz
Doster should be nominated for Unite(
States senator by the men and women
who participate in the Democratic
primaries In August. Preceding eacl
speech IL q short musical program
Neither of the women speaks 1ongel
than five minutes.