Delighted To Meet Smith's Successor

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT SO TOLD THE CONGRESSMAN.

He Tried to Soften the Break as Soon as He Realized How It Sounded

A dispatch received by Congressman H. C. Smith from President Roosevelt's private secretary conveys the information that the president will reach Jackson via the Central at 3:30 p. m., Oct. 4, and leave at 3:40 over the Lake Shore. Thus a precious short time will be allowed for Congressman Smith to introduce his successor in nomination, Chas. E. Townsend. It will be recalled that Mr. Smith before leaving Washington at the adjournment of congress conversed with the president concerning his coming trip and intended passage through Jackson, urging him to stop there, adding: "I will Introduce my successor, Mr. Townsend to you." And the president, who has a habit of saying "delighted," very frequently, answered with a warmth on this occasion, "Delighted!" whereupon Smith leered at him witheringly, which brought Theodore to his senses and he retrievingly answered: "But I am very sorry you were not renominated."

-Detroit Tribune.