The morning times., 1897-01-13
ECHOES OF JACKSON DAY
President Norris Is Toasted by
His Associates.
WAS A NIGHT OF EULOGIES
Old Hickory's Washington disciples
Acknowledge Recent Courtesies.
Special Resolution of Thanks to
Mrs. Mary DoneIson Wilcox-En-
thuSia site Meeting.

The recent celebration OF Jackson day
by the Jackson Democratic Association
was, practically, on account of the large
number OF distinguished and fraternal
guests, an observance or the day by the
Democracy OF Washington. President
James l.. Norris. demonstrated by the gen
tlemen on his right and left, and by other
notables at numerous soft spots around
the tables. that he has the kind OF a pull
that gets the Democracy together in emer
gencies.
There was an acknowledgment of this
ana other facts at the rousing meeting
OF the Jackson Democratic Association,
held last night at its rooms, on PennsyI-
yania avenue. Col. Norris in the chair
1t was the president 5 turn 10 be toasted
and especially by Judge w. b. Fleming
who says what he has to say exceedingly
well, whether in or out of office, and by
Hon. f. Y. Brookshire, who also eulo-
gized President Norris quite handsomely.
The association intiorsed unanimously the
statements OF these gentlemen, that its
thanks were due to Col. Norris for his
indcfatigablc efforts which resulted iE the
magnificent celebration of the Sth instant,
with due credit TO the committees OF the
evening.
Thanks'to the Orators.
The following resolutions were passed by
the association;
Whereas, at the Jackson Day ban
quet, held at Masonic Temple, under the
auspices OF the Jackson Democratic As
sociation OF the District OF Columbia, on
The. anniversary OF that ever memorable
day, January &, 1916. we were honored
with the presence and participation of
many distinguished Democrats from various
and distant parts OF the country, from all
the leading professions, from the Senate
and House of Representatives OF the United
States,
Resolved, That the profound thanks OF
the Jackson Democratic Association, of
this city, be extended TO Hon, A. s. Colyar
Of Nashville, Tenn, Hon. John T. Morgan
OF Alabama, Hon. Benton McMillin OF
Tennessee, Hon. j. c. S. Blackburn of
Kentucky, Hon. John W. Daniel Of Vir-
ginia, Hon. William Sulzer OF New York,
Hon Daniel B. Lucas of West Virginia,
Hon. James g. Mcguire of California, Hon.
c. A. Swanson of Virginia, and Mr. Henry
OF Labor, for the honor they conferred upon
US, for their brilliant and thrilling oratory
and the important themes which they dis
cUssed, and for the new impulse given
to the Democracy Of the nation, and the
cause of our party throughout the country
by their SOInd and patriotic sentiments and
their powerful exposition of those Demo-
cratic principles and doctrines which we
have inherited from the days of Jefferson
and Jackson, and which, surviving every
temporary defeat will yet prove the Sc
curity of the people in their enjoyment
of all the blessings OF constitutional and
rational liberty and independence.
Resolved, That a copy OF these reSolU-
tions be transmitted to each of the gentle
rnen who participated III the speaking, and
that q copy of the same be furnished 10
the press by the secretary of our associa-
ton"
The Historical Menentoes.
A vote OF sincere thanks was rendered
Mrs. Mary Donelson Wilcox, OF this city,
who was, as is well known, the first child
ever born in the Executive Mansion, for
the very beautiful tcrrcceived from her
on tie occasion or the banquet. and for
AAIt cssr VI q pan VI DCdAAiAui anu fsLOiit
candlcSticks formerly the property OF Presi.
dent Jackson, and used by him on all state
occasions while President, and also for a
quantity Of holly from the Hermitage
taken from tree planted by Jackson and
cultivated with tenderness by the hands OF
his devoted wife. The president was le'
qUested TO convey to Mrs. WILCOX, by a
personal letter, the sincere feelings ;tnd
obligations Of the Jackson Democratic a s.
sociation, as expressed by its unanimous
vote.
Keeping Up the Fight.
Addresses We're made by Hon. F. Y.
Brookshirc, Judge W. b. Fleming, Wnlam
c. Mcintire and others.
Tie Jackson Democrats OF Washington
are the first, or certainly among the first,
to follow the advice of Mr.. Bryan to keep
up tie fight" The campaign was prac-
tically begun at the celebration the other
evening, when some Of the big guns Of
the last campaign and who will undoubtedly
be in the present campaign to the finish. +.
We're unlimbered and fired almost within
earshot of the national Republican head
quarters
DEATHS OF 4 DAY.