The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-12
THE DEMOCRATIC JUBILEE.
Intensely Enthusiastic Qualification by
the Democrats FRIDAY Evening.

It is just twenty-eight years since the
democrats have had occasion to ratify
the election of a president of the United
States, and one would naturally expect
to find them out Of practice and lacking
in the requirements necessary to get up
a successful demonstration of that kind.
Such was not the case here, however.
They went at it like old hands at the
business, and we must say were emf
nently successful. Democratic jubilees
were undoubtedly held all over the
country Friday evening, but we venture
to say that nowhere wasthere manifested
more genuine enthusiasm to the square
inch or a more successful demonstra-
ton, in proportion to population. We
give the democrats this credit, and don't
blame them for rejoicing 1t is a long
time between jubilees, and they ought
to make the most Of the occasion.
The illuminations were very hand
some. Nearly all the business houses
AID the residences of the prominent
Co do LIN ~ Aoli5N3
were lighted up in a most beautiful way.
The night was just dark enough for
good effect and the Examinations ELECTED
universal admiration. The residences
Of w. S. Wetzel, T. J. Todd, Col. Con-
rad. A. J. Samuel, Joe Conrad. and
many others were particularly attrac-
tive.
The procession, under the captaincy
Of 7. J.. Todd, formed at the Grand
Union, Front street being ahlaze with
bonfires, and after marching through
the principal streets %disbanded at this
place. Numerous suggestive transpa-
rencies were carried and the procession
was quite a large and creditable one.
Our most prominent democrats were in
line carrying a torch aloft and march
ing with a proud step that was a fair in
dex of their feelings.
After the procession disbanded Prof.
Donovan made a short but stirring
speech that served to infuse additional
enthusiasm into the crowd. Il. e. Col
Inns was called on and responded by Of
fering three cheers for the successful
candidates and three more for John
Hunsberger, 'the future postmaster of
Fort Benton" Judge Tattan made a
few remarks and the crowd then adj
journed to take a drink.
Then commenced the fun. Nothing
seemed too good for democratic blood,
and the sparkling champagne was the
only liquid enthuser INDUCED in.
Toasts were proposed and responded to
with q zest. Ed. Maclay was nominal
ed as the next United States senator for
the state Of Montana and nearly all the
other democrats in town provided with
fat places.
Next came the serenade. Headed by
the martial band and under the marsh
alship Of George Houk, a crowd Of near
ly two hundred started on the grand
rounds. Sheriff McDevitt was first
visited and given a big send off. He
responded by inviting the crowd to the
Grand Union to drink at his expense.
LIE residences or ~. ". Maclay, L Il.
Collins, Chas. E. Conrad, L. j. Todd,
J. w. Conrad, A. j. Samuel, d. G.
Browne, Al. Rogers, Col. Donnelly, j.
w. Tattan and Jerry Collins were
next visited-and the usual ceremonies
performed. Passing BY DR.. Atkisson's
office, on Main street, they gave him
a most enthusiastic Notwithstanding
many cheers for himself and. three
with a tiger for Old Kentucky. "A
thing is that the procession
the building Of the democratic
four times without giving the
Il single cheer. 1t was 2 o'lcock
This morning before the serenaders
disbanded.
Although boisterous and enthusiastic