The Washington times., 1924-06-18
FOR
NJ ADOO
HERE
Rail Men Hoist Him to Should
ers at Union Station-''WiII
BE Back" He Predicts

Wedged in by several hundred
supporters, William Gibbs McAdoo
held an impromptu reception on
the concourse Of the Union Station
today which lasted nearly half an
hour.
Declaring his confidence that he
will win both the nomination and
the election. Mr.. McAdoo was on
three occasions hoisted on the
shoulders Of ardent railway men,
who made the station re-echo with
Democratic war-whoops.
As MIR. McAdoo was slowly shut.
lied by the crowd to his automobile.
group Of railwaymen ran BY his
side. unfolding the gigantie petition.
IN the form OF q way bin. bearing
the names Of thousands Of railway
men fH n coast to coast who are
backing him Tor the Presidency.
you are going to way bill me
to the White House." McAdoo said
jubilantly.
Wit Marks Reception.
"And you know the way" the
crowd choruSed.
You bet I know the way and I
viii carry out your order"
The reception was featured by
witty raillery exchanged between
Mr.. McAdoo and q group Of men
and women who persistently fought
their way to grasp the McAdoo
hand.
While Mr.. McAdoo did not at.
tempt to make a speech to the
crowd, he told newspapermen that
he 10 confident of the outcome at
the Democratic convention whether
the selection IL by a majority vote
or by a two thirds vote.
At the behest Of some Of the en-
thusiastic women, Mr.. McAdoo
pledged to purge official Washing.
ton.
Explaining that he was anxious
to make a dash for the Wilson
residence at 2340 s street. and get
back in time to catch a train to
New York. Mr.. McAdoo pacified
demands for a speech by the cold:
I'VE viii have real reception
here next March"
Girls Want Kisses.
All Of thoss in the group which
met Mr.. McAdoo today, both men
and women, wore prominent pIac-
ards bearing the following slogan:
"Mac.ll De-"
Throughout the reception at the
station Mr.. McAdoo had q hard
time keeping track Of his pretty
young daughter, Sally McAdoo,
who met him at the station. When
he embraced Sally and kissed her.
some of the girls in the crowd
surged forth for the same greeting
until they were advised that It was
his daughter.
He Knows the Game.
Mr.. McAdoo was presented with
bouquets OF flowers by women in
the party, and he put in his pocket
the petition presented him by the
railroad men.
Throughout the duration Of the
ovation, Mr.. McAdoo was given
good.natured advice on how to win
out In New York and then get to
the White House.
Believe me, boys" he replied,
Il know the game. More than this,
know the gang and they're not
going to put anything over on me
i e~e ~ AAS 4AACAA ~ WAeS ~ S@A
to the White House."
Mrs. McAdoo. who accompanied
her husband, was hustled to the s
street home Immediately after the
train arrived promptly at $3.50.
Mr.. McAdoo was accompanied by
Brice' ClaSgett, former Washington
newspaperman, whom he described
as his right bower. Mr.. McAdoc
patiently posed for photographer
and the crowd willingly stood &c
an appropriate background with
their hats flung In the air.
On the reception committee are
Senator Burton ,Wheeler, Daniel G.
Roper, Mrs. John Torrents Steele,
A. =. Luther, e. M. Peterson. John
William Phillips. p. B. Peterson.
Mrs. John William Phillips, b. II.
M. Lachlin, ]. X. Roessler. Mrs. 8.
8. Spruce. Mrs. Levill. w. p.
Neville, James r. Baker. w. G.
Tyrea, Mrs. J.. II. Boggs. e G.
Dawson. Fred Hewitt. Wade Shurt-
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