Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 28, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 October 1901 — FAREWELL DINNER TO TOWNE [ARTICLE]

FAREWELL DINNER TO TOWNE

Political Enemies Unite in Saying GoodBye to the Ex-Reptesentatl ve. Duluth, Minn., Oct. 17.—Eight hundred men of all shades of political opinion sat down at the farewell banquet tendered by Duluth citizens to Charles A. Towne at the armory last night, while fully 500 ladles were present In the galleries to hear the speeches by William .1. Bryan, Towne and others after the discussion of the menu. The affair was non-partisan and carried out the intention of the promoters to make It a testimonial to Towne’s personal popularity among his friends and neighbors. Bryan’s speech was a eulogy of the moral courage shown by Towne when he withdrew from the Republican party In 1800 to espouse free silver. Senator Towne brought the affair to a close. It I>elng long after midnight when he arose. As he did so hundreds of people sprang to their feet and cheered vociferously. Mr. Towne extended eloquent thanks and spoke in reminiscent vein.