St. Paul daily globe., 1894-10-26
IMMzGNSsi MEETING,
Sixth Ward Democrats Did Them.
selves Proud.

Sixth Ward Democrats Did Them.
selves Proud.
The Democracy of the West side is
entitled to great credit for the excellent
rally of last night at the West side
opera house. Democrats had a great
meeting, abounding in enthusiasm, and
showing that the Sixth ward is aroused
for the party. The meeting was one of
ali the clubs, and, Notwithstanding the
rain, there was large torch light pro
cession. and big crowd in the large
hall and gallery. The opera house
band enliyened the OCCASION; but
after the meeting got start
ed there was no use for the
music of the orchestra, because the peo-
pie were too intent in listening 10 the
speeches of number of eloquent
gentlemen. Edward j. Darragh. the
young DemoStnenes who Is running
for congress in this district, was
present, and made fine address. He
was given quite an ovation. All of the
speakers seemed TO surpass past efforts,
spurred OH by the enthusiasm, and all
present voted the meeting one of the
best ever held in the ward.
Frank w. Baer presided, and it was
apparent that he felt proud of the
honor. He bore it with superb grace.
Hen. G. ID. O'Brien was the opening
gun of the meeting, and he seemed TO
feel that it was privilege to address
such All audience. His address was an
earnest and forceful one, and was re-
ceived with frequent applause. He
mixed his talk on doctrnai points with
comments on the duties of the citizen in
making it a business consideration to
investigate local politics. He discussed
the merits of the county ticket
and challenged COMPARISON between
the candidates OIL the opposing sides.
He laid stress upon the integrity, capa-
bility and worthiness or the Democratic
candidates, and asked all men in the
party to rally to the standard bearers.
In closing he added that not only the
fitness of the Democratic candidates.
but the party issues raised make it the
duty of the party to be true to its con.
victions and to rebuke the opposing
forces.
MeGhee Tells Why He's a Demo-
crat.
Frederick l.. McGhee, the forceful
orator and criminal lawyer. was the
next speaker. He drew out more ell
thuS!am than any other speaker of the
evening. He gave his reasons for be-
coming a Democrat. and why the COL
cb
of the Republican party. He said the
time for sober judgment had come
to the common people, and careful
thought would convince them that they
should forsake the party that promises
all TO the working people, and leaves
them cut of the fairy land after eiec.
ton. He characterized the governor of
the state as being one of the party that
thinks the people can be fooled and
dailied with for all time without their
getting on to the ways of the Repub.
licans. His speech abounded in argu-
ment. illustrated by Incidents and
stories that kept the audience in great
good humor. He closed with reminder
that this is no time for complimentary
S' '''" oo i"JuHCtlou 10 vote the
fulF party ticket.
Il. >. Darragh had entered the hall
quietly while Mr.. O'Brien was speak
ing and taken seat IN tie audience.
AT this point he was escorted to the
stage amid applause and announced as
the next speaker. His address was
thoughtfu'. convincing and eloquent.
lie declared his faith in being elected.
and promised to be faithful servant.
! When he got to the capitol he would,
ne SAID, make his own speeches,
and BOT have secretary to write
them for him. He also called attention
to the fact that he does not call for