The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-18

There never was a erander rally in
all Deer Lodge county than that which
the democrats held last evening at the
city of Deer Lodge.
This statement IL absolutely true in
every respect. Democracy surely ruled
the town on the trial to Bear last night.
and the way the people turned out was
a caution TO republicans. The nall
where the meeting was held-Cotton-
wood hall. n goodly sized audience
room-was entirely too small TO accom-
modate the crowd. and a number were
obliged TO stand in the doorway and on
the outside.
The meeting at Deer Lodge was
swelled by a train load OF democrats
from Anaconda. who assisted in the fir
ing OF the first gun OF the campaign.
The train left Anaconda at Z o'clock
and arrived at Deer Lodge an hour
later. When that city was reached the
Anaconda contingent was greeted I'm a
right royal manner. When the train
was half a mile from Deer Lodge the
blazing flare of huge bonfires was to
be seen arising above the buildings In
Deer Lodge. At the depot the Ana
conda contingent was met by commit
tees OF reception and the march up
town began.
On the main street of Deer Lodge
there We're three enormous bonfires.
Cannon frecrackers popped everywhere
and cheers and shouts awoke the echoes
OF the otherwise quiet little place. The
local committee ON arrangements had
looked after everything. Nothing was
lacking. The Deer Lodge band took a
prominent part in the reception and
parade. and the musicians outdid them
selves In playing national and patriotic
airs In honor OF the great assemblage
OF democracy.
The principal speaker OF the evening
was Hon. Robert II. Smith, governor of
Montana. Bob" Smith level spoke
better in his life. and he held his audi
ence In close attention for nearly two
hours. His remarks were frequently
interrupted by the most enthusiastic
cheering as some cherished principle OF
democratic faith was referred TO. Hon.
r. g. Humber of Deer Lodge and Hon.
j. II. Duffy OF Anaconda also addressed
the meetine and met with a rousing re-
ception
Cottonwood hall. where the meeting
was held. las so crowded that admis-
sion had to be denied TO a hundred long
before the time arrived for the speak
ing TO begin. The pretty little hall was
beautifully n tastefully decorated.
On the stage the decorations were ex-
'hA' ahA UhaAAkNh ih q
most artistic manner. To the front OF
the platform. in the center. a large
American eagle spread its pinions
clasping in each claw a large American
flag. on either side Of the eagle were
arranged In elegant p~rofusion American
fags n bunting. There Were pictures
of the national leaders OF democracy
draped with American flags. To tn,
left of the stage was a pedestal upor
which was ar owl, emblematic OF tn,
famous Owl club 81 Deer Lodge.
Those who occupied places on the
stage were Tom McTague. n. G.. Hum.
her. John Robinson. Alex Brown. J. Il
Walkup. Pat Callahan. DR.. Howsley
r. H.. Smith. J. II. Duffy, 4. Harrity
w l.. Powell. william Hurley and Geo
&. Miller. Tom McTague acted a
chairman. II has been some time sine
the democratic party OF Montana, sal,
ne. has had its representative in con
gress. but this year. under the abb
leadership of A. ]. Campbell. the party
candidates will be elected by an over
whelming majority. and that gentleman
will go to a seat OF honor In the hous
of representatives. Not only will IN
democrats elect their congressman. bu
n entire state and county tickle wi
b. elected. II will be a year OF complet
humiliation for the republican party Il