Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-19
FIRST WARD CLUB

Opening of their New Hall = Stirring
Speeches by Number of Prominent Cit.
liens.
The First Ward Hancock and English
club dedicated its Club Hall, No. 165 East
Seventh street, last evening. Every seat in
the hall Was occupied before the club was
called to order by Mr.. Edward Schurmeier
the President. Upon taking the chair Mr..
Sohur-ueier made short and eloquent adj
dress, congratulating the members on the
encouraging outlook.
Mr.. B. A. Froiseith was elected as tempo
rary secretary.
Col. VIM. Crooks, in a few remarks, intro
duced VIM. L. Kelly, Esq, who commenced
by saying that he was gratiied to see such
progress made in the organization of the
club. He briefly referred to the Importance
of the political contest now
in progress, and incidentally mentioned
the great fraud sf four years ago, stating
that if such gigantic outrages were to be
qnietly submitted to it would result in the
end of self government. The Indications
were that the unscrupulous leaders of the
Republican party would attempt the same
scheme this year. IF the fraud of 1875 is to
be permitted in 1880 the hopes of free
people would be destroyed, He did not be-
lieve such would be the case. The first pro-
test came from the rock bound coast of
Maine, and the sound thereof would rever-
berate across the continent until ii was lost
in the waves of the Pacific.
Hon. James Smith, Jr., followed Mr..
Kelly. He was created with great applause,
and after thanking the audience for his
warm and cordial greeting, he proceeded to
make one of his old fashioned speeches, full
of fire and eloquence. In scathing language
he arraigned the Republican party and gave
reasons why all sincere lovers of the country
should vote for change. It was one of Mr..
Smiths happiest efforts and ne was fire.
quently greeted with loud and continuous
applause.
In conclusion he referred to the candi-
dacysof Gen. Sibley, and in g burst of elo-
quence said: "Great God! can it be that
there is an intelligent man in this city or
State who will vote for W. D. Washburn in
preference to such men as Gen Sib1ey?''
The response to the inquiry came quickly
and inyoluntarily from the entire audience
in laundering shout Of '!no! nos
Mr.. Werner Rapp, city editor of the
Stats Zestu7ag, was next introduced, and
to the astonishment of all present, al
though he was to address the club IN Ger
man, he made telling speech in English.
He gave his reasons for allying himself
with the Democratic party so clearly, so
plainly and effectively that he was cheered
again and again.
County Attorney j. j. Egan was the next
speaker. He was discovered in the crowd,
and although he did not expect to be called
upon, he responded in telling speech, re-
viewing Conkling's late speech and ex-
posing its demagoguery. MIR. Egan prom
ised at some future time to address the club
at greater length.
Loud calls were made for Col. Crooks,
but he excused himself from making a
speech, but expressed the pleasure he felt at
being present and listening to the eloquent
speeches of the gentlemen who had address
ed them. He moved that the president of
the club be requested to confer with the
presidents of other ward clubs and arrange
SO that only one club meeting be held on the
same evening, which motion passed.
The chairman read letter from General
Sibley excusiug himself from being present
on account of his health, having taken &C.
we're cold, which prevented him from being
out in the evening air.
Prof. Reese and G. c. Wilson were ap-
pointed committee organize Glee club,
otter Vuhich tho rnaafirry a1iorrnoH