The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-22
THE SOCIETY FORMED.
A Splendid Meeting, at Which Organiza
ton Was Completed.

A Splendid Meeting, at Which OrganiZa-
ton Was Completed.
The gallant democracy of Montana yester-
day gave their friends, the enemy, to under
standt haiti was to be business from now out;
that the democratic hosts were to come to
the front in 1892 in fighting array all along
the line.
When Chairman Collins started about
the state short time ago to start the work
Of early organization he: :ound the heartiest
enthusiasm in every town from Dakota to
Idaho on the west and south. ,'Organize,
organize, organize,' was the watchword
that found a responsive "aye" from every
democratic heart. Perhaps the best evil
dence of this feeling was the gathering of
out of town democrats in this city yester-
day. They came from every corner of
Montana to finish the organization of q
state league of democratic clubs, and the
result Of their work is most gratifying in
deed to 'the sturdy democracy Of Mon
tana," to use Gov. Blacks words.
When Chairman Collins stepped out on
the stage at Minp's, yesterday afternoon,
he found himself before an audience of
several hundred democrats. There were
delegates from all counties except Fergus.
and there was large representation from
the democracy of Lewis and Clarke county,
and among the interested spectators was
Col. Sanders, who sat III one of the rear
seats. Nearly all delegates wore bright col
ored badges indicating the olubs Of which
they were members.
1t was Il bright and pleasing scene. The
f,H. kaN rGnN ha
direction of Mr.. John Worth and Mr.. John
G. Remington. whose courteous attention
was much appreciated. From the half
raised curtain beautiful American flag
was hung back to the rear of the stage and
suspended from this was fine portrait OF
the late Thomas A. Hendricks. On either
side were folded flags and at each corner of
the stage were potted plants In bloom,
palms and ferns. In front of the speaker 8
stand was beautiful bank of morning
c'ories on green and twined about with
running vines and HmiInx. This superb
floral display was from the conservatory OF
Mrs. Wells. Behind the half circle OF
chairs in the rear entrance was an
other flag between the folds of Others on
either side. The gallery front was wreathed
in series of flags and the upper boxes were
likewise decorated. 1t is doubtful If a
prettier arrangement of decorations could
have been made.
Chairman Collins was greeted with q
burst of applause. His smiling face re-
flected genuine satisfaction when he briefly
said: "Fellow democrats, l am very much
eratified indeed to see 80 many democrats
here. trust and hope that our work here
to-day will be conducive to n great victory
| in 1892. l believe that with good work
| Montana will be democratic, as she always
| has been. have little to say. except tha'
We must get down to hard work for ls9s
and with this have no doubt that we viii
win." Applause.
II. II. Melton. of Beaverhead county, was
unanimously chosen temporary chairman
Ho was greeted with great applause whe1
he reached the stage. In few well
chosen words he thanked the audience FOX
the honor, and referring to the object of the
meeting, said that the organization OF dem
ocrntic clubs was necessary to MAINTAIN the
| principles of democracy.
George M. Hays the only democratic of,
iioer in Yellowstone county, was elected
| secretary of the meeting am1d applause
The work of organization was then rapid,
completed with the election OF the commit,
tees. Messrs Day, of Park, Marion. OF
Missoula, and Hughes, OF Deer Lodge, wer.
chosen committee to bring IN list OF
delegates present. After y time they
returned with the. following list
of those from out Of town
Deer Lodge democratio club--John II.
Quieley, James 4. Quigley. Thomas Nc,
Iague, Dan Berry. W. IL. Irippett, James
Go nley. Granite Democratic olub--W. j.
Swartz, Foster Williams. Livingston club,
Pnrke county--A. J. Campbell. George !!
| 1,nrey. N. g. Day, j, l.. Swindlehurst, AL.