Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-03

The organization. notwithstanding that the
weather was piercingly cold, marched through
the Streets of Des Moines with military pre-
cision, to the great admiration of the pop
ulace. On the return trip Capt Jas. II. Far
rell, the present marshal, conceived the idea
Of organizing marching club. Recruits
offered themselves bv the score. In a few
weeks the marching club was fully organized
1t was accorded the privileges of the County
Democracy club rooms. many of its MEM
bers also belonged to the latter organization
The uniform of the club is neat, but not
gaudy. 1t consists of black Prince Albert
coat, black trousers and vest, high silk hat,
umbrella and black gloves. In winter time a
black overcoat is added. Until few weeks
ago the Cook County Democracy and the Dem
Ocratic Marching Club were two separate and
distinct organizations John p. Hopkins, who
by the brilliant campaign he conducted in
Cook county last fall achieved a national rep
utation was president of both organizations
Inc suggestion for union of the two clubs
which was made by Congressman McGann
was readily adopted. The organization which
is known as the Cook County Democratic Club
has now nearly 200 members. The officers
OF the organization, who were chosen at a
special election held on January 81, are: Pres
ident, John P. Hopkins; vice presidents. Daniel
Z. Root, John S. Cooper, William Loeffier; re-
cording secretary William ]. Major; financial
secretary Frank j. Gaulter; treasurer. William
c. Walsh; chief marshal, James II. Farrell;
quartermaster. John w. Brown; assistant quar-
termaster, James s. Cullen; sergeant-at-arms,
Charles W. Walters; executive committee.
Frank G. Murphy, F. X. Brandecker, jr., John
oghue, solomon Livingstone, Charles Oakley,
Dennis Calvin, NJ. C. Mcdonald, Clayton E.
Crafts, Robert J. Ingram.
John P. Hopkins, president of the club. is
young man who, by reason of his great talents
as an organizer. is regarded the leader of his
rtv in fnn A.
ial manners, he readily makes friends. He is
a fine judge Of character and he selects his
lieutenants with rare judgment He carries
himself with dignity even among the most
turbulent characters. Hopkins was born in
Buffalo, N. Y. thirty years ago. He came to
Chicago in 1880 and secured employment with
the Pullman Company. He rose rapidly in the
service OF this corporation. He was success
lively its timekeeper. cashier and superintend-
ent DisaRreeing with the political methods
of George IL. Pullman he retired from the en-
ploy of the company and established himself
in business in the neighboring town Of Ken
singtop. He served two terms as treasurer of
Hyde Park prior to its annexation to Chicago.
This Is the only public Office he has held. He
was mentioned prominently as candidate for
sheriff three years ago. Ho was also discussed
for mayor by many democrats this spring, but
owing to political complications he declined to
have his name considered in connection with
the Office. Il is, however, generally known
that this is the only political Office which has
any charms for him. Hopkins conducts q
large and remunerative establishment at Ken
sington. he only takes hand in politics for
the recreation it affords him or to assist his
friends. The prospect Of the democratic party
in that state was unquestionably gloomy last
fall when he WAS called upon to assume the
management of the campaign. He threw him
self into the CONTEXT with all his Irresistible
energy and achieved brilliant victory. Cook
county since its organization had been rolling
up at every election republican majority Of
from 5000 to 10000. Last fall though, under