Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 40, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 January 1908 — George Ade Still A Candidate. [ARTICLE]

George Ade Still A Candidate.

George Ade is still a candidate to be a delegate to the republican ' national convention. When in the east he had given out that he would not be a candidate, but he had done this because he had found it impossible to return in time for the convention at Lafayette. He had thought this would interfere with his chances of winning out and had intended to withdraw until prevailed upon by friend to remain in the race. The following telegram was sent by him to Judge Henry H. Vinton, of Lafayette, who as an old college classmate and lifelong friend is taking a deep interest io his candidacy: “Offer to withdraw was prompted by the fact that I could not return for district convention on 14th. Am quite willing to serve if chosen and would be grateful for honors, but did not feel justified in asking for it while remaining in the east. Many thanks for support. George Ade.” This will probably be accepted as definite that Mr. Ade will remain in the race, and his friends will doubtlees do all they can for' him. /