Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-14
BIRTH OF JACKSON
THE DAY OBSERVED WITH A. BAN
QUIET by. GOLD DEMOCRATS,
Five Hundred Members, Of, the Ma
Chicago to Celebrate the Ami.
versary of the Birth of the
Founder of the Democratic Party
Speeches by Prominent Men.


the gold Democracy of Illinois and 9TH
err states of the Middle West, North
west and South met at the Auditorium
for the purpose of celebrating Jackson
day. Fully 500 men were present and
notable affair of it's kind. Letters were
received from President Cleveland,
Secretary Morton and Senator John Nj.
Gratis throughout the country sent eth
er through the mail or over the wire
messages expressive of regret at ina
bility of the sender to be present. and
all sent words Indicative of the ut
most confidence in the future of that
branch Of the Democratic party which
has declared itself against free silver.
The parlOrs of the hotel were crowded
early in the evening while a general
reception was held by the gentlemen
who We're the honored guests of the
evening. Francis r. Peabody of Chi
cago was at the head of the reception
committee, and for over an hour he
was busily engaged in presenting to
Henry Watterson, Charles S. Hamlin,
Charles Buckner and John z. Irish the
great number of men who pressed for
ward to greet them.
The decorations We're flowers, green's
and flags. and they were there in pro.
fusion. Great banks of roses and car
nations We're upon the tables and at
various points around the room. while
the portraits of Jackson, Jefferson and
other founders of Democratic princi-
pies and upholders of Democratic faith
which hung upon the walls were taste
p,10 10
of roses.
The Speaking Begins.
Behind the head of the table, at
which sat Franklin MacVeagh, the
toastmaster, was arranged beautiful
effect wrought by the skillful draping
of number of American flags. 1t
was over two hours after the banquet
hall was opened before the menu card
had become merely a list of things
which had once been and the toast
master arose to address the assem-
blage.
AS Mr.. MacVeagh took his seat Mr..
Wattcrson, who was to address the
company on "The Future Democracy"
rose to his feet. The ringing cheers
that greeted him made it impossible
for several minutes for the Kentuck-
ian to proceed with his remarks
Charles S. Hamlin OF New York. the
assistant secretary of the treasury,
came next with a table talk upon 'Our
National Administration, which was
very warmly received.
The letters of President Cleveland,
Secretary Morton and Senator Palmer
were greeted with cheers.
The enthusiasm was even greater
when Gen. Simon B. Buckner rose to
speak for the State of Kentucky.
The Far West was represented by
John ?. Irish of California, and the as
sembly. recalling his hard work for
the gold standard during the cam
paign, greeted him with cheers.
Other speakers of the evening We're
Virgil P. Kline, who responded for
Ohio: Washington Irving Babb, who
was charged with messages from the
gold Democracy of Iowa: T. J: Ma
honey. who replied to the toast of
''Nebraska;" J. Med. Trimble, who rep
resented Missouri; Daniel w. Lawler,
Minnesota. and Hugh Ryan, Wiscon-
sin. All these speakers told Of the con-
dtion of the gold Democracy in the
states from which they had come. and
all made enthusiastic promises of the
future prospects and usefulness of the
party.
1t other Points.
Omaha. Jan. 1O-The annual banquet
of the Jacksonian club of this city was
held at the Paxton hotel. The ban
quet was really an ovation to William
]. Bryan, With few speeches by 9TH
er Democrats to add variety to the Oc-
casiOn.
Washington. Jan 1O-A large number