The record-union., 1897-02-03

cratic party would in the near future
be the winner.
Judge Matt F. Johnson followed with
a very good address. He said he had
seen many darker days for the Demo-
cratic party than those that now exist.
and he was satisfied that a republican
form of government and republican in
situations can be upheld only by the
principles of the Democratic party.
In introducing the next speaker the
chairman said he very much regretted
the Governors absence, but he was as
sured his Private Secretary, Mr.. Nc
Cabe, member of the Iroquois Club.
would do the honors.
Mr.. McCabe's short address was full
Of many bright and pithy sayings. He
said he was glad to see a spirit of De
mocracy enliven the evenings proceed
ings, even if it was only high jinks >
The Sacramento Iroquois Club" he
said, may he few in numbers, but it is
strong in purpose. 1t is strong in pur-
pose. because it is built on those sus-
tanning principles which have ever up
country and this State now need the
thoughtful and careful consideration of
it's citizens, and the careful scrutiny Of
it's legislators to the end that we may
best subsarve the interests of our coun-
try and cur State"
In concluding, Mr. McCabe offered the
greeting and respects of the Governor
10 the assembled Democrats.
The Leavitt Vaudeville Company,
now playing in the Clunie Opera house,
next contributed its part, which con-
sisted of songs. yarns, Mr.. Gordon and
mis- trained dog, all of which added to
the entertainment.
Colonel Barry of the "old Third Reg
iment," next addressed the house, up
holding Democratic principles, Incl
dentally giving Mark Hanna very
lively raking over the Goals. He ended
his address by saying: Let US hope
that just as sure as the uprising against
slavery took place in 1860 we will have
an uprising in favor of the Common
wealth of America three years from No
vember.'
H. NJ LaRue's address, which fol-
lowed, was short, as was also Senator
said that he had made up his mind to
be silent but" said he, when l see on
the Speakers rostrum the American
flag wrapped around the likeness Of
William Jennings Bryan l don't want
TO be a stranger"
J. a. Flatcher of the Leavitt Company
followed with a song, and then bashful
Frank Mahoney of the Thirty-fourth
was called on. He said he was one OF
the silent members; that these silent
members are not here for talking, but
they do a mighty lot of thinking These
siIe MT members are only awaiting to see
what is going to happen four years
hence
AssembIyman Toland of Ventura
County said that the biadders
used during the initiation he had just
seen reminded him very much of the
Democratic party, not that they are
50 full of wind, but that the party is
always bouyed up by a lhatle balloon,
and on it is inscribed the word Hope. "
As one Of the very few from south Of
Tehachapi. he rendered his thanks for
the evenings entertainment.
Henry Treichler favored the audience
Wit a song. which was encored, and re-
sponded to by a piece of his own writ
ing and composition the refrain of
which is:
viii you think of me
"N lille I am far away.
Far Ger the misty lea,
"Far-oh, far, my friend from thee"
Assemblymen Sanford and Boone
thanked the club for its hospitality.
Assemblyman Gately concluded the
speeches by asking he assembled crow j
why he had been sent up" a second
time. He guessed it was simply to
meet the Sacramento braves.
The meeting broke up by the assem-
bled crowd joining hands and singing
Aud Lang Syne."
The committees having charge Of the
affair were:
Arrangements-C. T. Hughes, j. &.
German. c. NJ. Hunt, j. c. Kelley, W. II.
| Treichler and P. A. Byrne.
Invitation-E. l. Woodman, P. A.
! Byrne, w Fl. Treichler. G. NJ. Hunt, L.
! Lyman. J. c. Kelley, j. r. Avis. c. T.
Hughes. H. NJ. LaRue, ST., Judge A. c.
| Hinkson and r. l.. Acock.
Delegates to Grand Pow-wOw at San
| Francisco February ODD. c. Gormar,
I w. H. Triechler z. l. Woodman, j. ).
/ Carroll, Judge A. c. Hinkson +. Lyman
/ and ?. A Byrne.