Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-08-31

Judge standrod Everywhere Greeted by
Large and Enthusiastic Crowds.


Large and Enthusiastic Crowds.
! The republican campaign in this
county was formerly opened at Bon
ners Ferry Monday evening under the
| direction Of the state central commit
/ tee, and Judge u. W. Standrod, cand-
date for governor, and Hon. =. NJ.
| Brnncr H HALEY. addressed a large
and enthusiastic audience on the pol
| ltical issues Of the day. The speakers
were accompanied by Hon. e. l.. Heit-
man. chairman of the county central
committee, W. J.. Whitaker, candi-
date for state senator. a. w. Post,
! candidate for probate Judge. r. c.
! Thompson, candidate for commissions
er IN district No. , and j. T., Yost of
The Republican. The writer hereof
was witness to the enthusiastic and
most cordial reception given the speak
ers and those who accompanied them
and takes pleasure in tcStifying to the
pspitality of Bonners Ferry republic
an> and citizens generally and their
ability to entertain right ROYALTY the
strangers who come to pay them
visit. II appeared that the bitterness
Of political strife had disappeared en-
'irely for the time being and. regard
less of former political Affiliations the
citizens Of orr northern neighhor We'd
with each other in their efforts at a
sincere welcome.
The hall in which the speaking oc-
Cured WAS eXtrdvagahtly decorated
with flags. bunting and large litho-
craps Of the republican standard bear
erS, while profusion Of floral decora
lions arranged with artistic precision
ornamented tnn speakers desk filling
the atmosphere in the hall with rich
and sweet aroma in perfect harmony
with the good feeling which appeared
TO prevail among all present. The au-
| diencc was attentive and the speakers
we're frequently appauded Bnnners
Ferry is all right, and the memory of
our first visit TO that thriving little
| city viii always be fondly cherished
no matter what ticket receives its ma
! i0rity vote in November. In giving
an account of This grand reception we
would be guilty of an unpardonabc
! commission IN failure to mention thp
4 choir of trained voices which furnish
| ed music for the occasion. This most
enjoyable feature Of the evenings en-
tertanment proved conclusively that
the people Of Boomers Ferry are NOT
lacking IN the inner and nobler in
StinetS and that in culture and refine
ment they are strictly UP to date.
The speakers and their companions
heN visited Standpoint. where a meet
Ing was held IN the public school
building. They were again greeted
10y large and enthusiastic audience
which listened attentively and an
plauded frequently. Their behavior
clearly indicated that the citizens of
standpoint are deeply interested in
the issues OF this campaign and are
willing to listen and weigh the aru,l-
meuts presented for their eonsider,-
ton. The speakers and their compan-
/ ions were given most cordial recon-
ton by the citizens of Standpoint.
The writer did not accompany the
speakers 10 llopa. whore 4 mepting
was held Wednesday evening. bur i,
IS reported that they were greeted by
4 large audience and that the meeting
proved a big success.
Thursday evening Judge standrod
aud Hon. 7. NJ. Rruner addressed a
lArge aud enthusiastic audience nj fbe
court house in this city. The large
audience listened atteutlvelv 10 tho
arguments presented 10y The speakers
Judge Ntandrod made an excellent inn
prcSsiou nd our citizens are well
pleased with the marked ability OK. /
hthitcd hy him On this occasion lie
gave thc impression Of a man who il
hroad anal liberal in his ideas and
Weighs we'll every sentence before II i
uttered. lie il not eloaHeut. Inn
speaks with au oarneStneNs born of
CONNECTIONS aud conveys the impress
ION that he is 4 mau WHO has pratitr3
hy what he has learned in the rre9t
sehuat Or exp ar}enre. ana wha S dpSir.
Gus 81 discussing vital iSSae> from tha
standpoint ~ a business man >6t
aHe Wnfu 81 luye.jiye aui scarcely !
Nar8 R zFnNtsfF f7f tht opposition
I9fl9 escaped the Speakers 4ns dar-
lES tl's 4ddrts> lie i clean man
az . ,heEtHehl3 vel qualified tar