El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-18

DRESIDENT WILSON and secretary
/ EcAdoo were both toasted at the
dinner given by James Graham Nc
Nary. at his home in Austin Terrace
TO Mr. lIcAdoo wednesday afternoon
Though the party was somewhat later
En- arriving at the McNary home than
the schedule called for, owing to the
time consumed at the tabernacle,
where the secretary Of the treasury
shook hands with several hundred
haflroad men following his speech
there was ample time for the dinner
and for few felcitous talks about
the festal board.
1Ir. McNary presided at one end Of
the great table and W. W. Turney al
the other. In the center Of the table
was a Tiffany glass bowl holding q
bouquet OF beautiful white flowers
Ar either end Of the table were red
carnations and smilaZ in tall vases
Red candles in silver candlesucks
also decorated the table. Mr. Nc
Adoo occupied the place OF honor IN
The center on one side OF the table
with r. Burt OrndOr1t, chairman OF
the Liberty loan committee, opposite
him on the other side Of the table.
monogrammed linen and the bright
silver all lent an air OF quiet eleg-
auce TO the table that was most
pleasing
From the music room across the
hail floared the soft strains Of the
pipe organ as the guests dined- The
musical program was also enjoyed by
the guests as they gathered before
the dinner and as they fingered over
their cigars a few minutes after
wards
Mrs. A. ". Young presided at the
organ and demonstrated her ability as
an artist
Toasts The President.
After the meat course had been
served. Mr. llcNary. addressing the
secretary and the other guests, said
There are occasions when a sip OF
an ancient vintage seems TO be in
dispensable. I have had your glasses
filled for special purpose, and. as .
GO not expect 10 run Tor OFFICE, beng
q Republican in Texas, i see no harm
ln serving q little wine
Il wish 20 propose a toast gentle
There is one man in the world to-
day on whom the hand Of Destiny has
been laid most heavily. In this
single personality, there appears TO
rest the power to bring this terrible
war finally TO victorious and per
mEnent peace
IAN all wise Providence has en-
trusted unto him the control and dl-
lHaNANaa AA aAaa VASE NAAAa lIsalAA IaA'
Of this great republic No man who
lives. bears greater burdens or re-
suonsibiliues- Toward him, the eyes
Of all mankind are turned, either in
hope or IN fear. The people Of the
nation have the utmost confidence in
his wisdom. his courage, his strength.
i propose a toast 20 the president"
The toast was drunk standing
ny. McAdoo Tells n story.
The declaration OF Mr. McNary
tlar he IS Republican" said the
secretary after the guests had been
seated. reminds me Of story A
lasEa chuse-rs Republican lawyer
wrote TO a Texas friend asking Is
there an opportunity for an honest
Republican lawyer in TeZasg
The Texan replied IF -lu are an
honest lawyer. you VIII have no com
petition i'm Texas As for being Re
publican. the game laws viii protect
I'D like for 9Ir. c. S. Stewart TO
ten us what he thinks of q Repub-
leans chances Of holding office In
Texas. said A. p Coles
II have had the honor OF being ap-
pointed director Of the federal re-
serve bank by Democratic secretary
of the treasury" said Mr.. Stewart,
and Mr- McAdoo laughed heartily
And his partner, Mr.. McAdoo,"
said W W. Iurney, a ltelOng Re-
publican. is one Of the members Of
the local exemption board and
county commissioner not only that,
he is candidate for reelection on the
Democratic ticket" Mr. McAdo0
laughed again
Party Politics Buried Turney Says.
-N hareVer our politics nationally"
continued Mr. Turney, Eve are all
The war have known some Of these
I-epU 1llcals Lor many years and have