Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-26
DEMOCRATIC DAY.
Mr.. John E. Hurst Speaks Mt Rock
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Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, September %, 1895.
Tuesday was democratic day at Rockville
the same being observed by mass meeting
at the fair grounds, which was attended by
some six or seven hundred persons. Mr..
John E. Hurst, candidate for governor, and
the party accompanying him, consisting Of
Messrs Charles C. Crothers, candidate for
attorney general; Thomas e. Weeks, Isaac
Lobe Straus, j. A. Biggs, Henry E. Davis
w. Lee Carey and Harry Hurst arrived on
the II IN. express train from Baltimore
which stopped here for their accommoda-
ton. The distinguished party were met at
the station by committee, consisting of
Spencer c. jones' James H. Cashell, Hat
tersly w. Talbot, VIM. NJ. Canby Oliver
II. P. Clark. Howard Griffith, E. c. Etchison,
Howard Hilton. James P. B. Veirs and W.
B. Mobley. After an exchange of greetings
the whole party We're driven to the fair
grounds In carriages and were there receiy-
ed by committee of ladies, consisting of
Mrs. James B. Henderson, Mrs. H. Maurice
Talbot. Mrs. George C. Dawson, Mrs. H.
W. Talbot, Mrs A. J. Almoney, Mrs w. H.
Lamar and Mrs. Edw. C. Peter. After an
informal reception of half an hour, during
which time an immense amount Of hand
shaking was INDUCED in, the party We're con-
Quoted to the speakers stand and the meet
ing called to order by Mr.. Hattersly w, Tai
bott chairman of the state central commit
tee who, after few appropriate remarks,
named for president of the meeting Spencer
c. Jones, with one vice president from each
election district, as follows: First district,
Reuben Riggs; second, Robert s.. Hilton
third, John H. Williams; fourth, H. Maurice
Talbot; fifth, Samuel d. Waters; sixth,
James N. Benton; seventh, DR.. VIM. F. Ell
gin; eighth, Robert NJ. Mackall; ninth, Jonn
W. Walker; tenth, H. c. Fawcett; eleventh,
Samuel S. Hays; twelfth, VIM. c. Bellison;
thirteenth. Oliver H. P. Clark; secretaries
Bouic F. Waters and DR.. John r. Batson.
Upon assuming the place Of president Mr.
Jones made brief but telling speech, in
which he pleaded for harmony In the ranks
and counseled all good democrats to Loyalty
support the ticket. At the close of his
speech and after lively air by one Of the
two bands present, Mr.. Jones introduced to
the audience Mr.. John E. Hurst as the regu-
larly nominated candidate of the democratic
party for governor, and that gentleman was
received with shouts Of applause Being q
novice in public speaking, Mr.. Hurst con-
tented himself by following his manuscript
which was done in clear tone of voice and
with evidence of sincerity in all his utter
ances. He pledged himself II elected to
carry out every measure advocated in the
party platform and to do all in his power to
advance the material interests Of the state
At the close of his remarks the speaker was
warmly applauded, after which the meeting
adjourned to partake of lunch which had
been bountifully provided by the managers
OF the meeting. After hours ceremony
of filling in," at which no time was appar-
emily wasted, the meeting reconvened and
was treated to an able address by Mr. Isaac
l.. Straus of Baltimore. He was followed by
Messrs. Charles c. Crothers and Thomas c.
Weeks, and the meeting closed with an ad-
dress by Mr.. Henry E. Davis an old favorite
here. Mr.. Hurst and party left here on the
8 pm. train for their homes, apparently
much pleased with the days proceedings.