The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-11
MASS MEETING Of
LOCAL OEAOCRACY
BIG Plans For Accusing
Political Interest.

District Democrats are euthusiug over
the plans for the ratification mass
meeting 90 be held at Convention Han
tomorrow night. Efforts are being made
90 get either Representative BUurke
Cochran or David g. Hm as the star
speaker OF the evening, chances favor
ing the former, since the au-srar trip
into West Virginia is now occupying
the time of the Woiferts RoOst states
man.
Plans for the mass meeting were dis
cussed last night by the Democratic
Central Committee. under whose
auspices the rally VIII be held. All the
announcements We're received with en-
. ihusiazIls and satisfaction was eA-
pressed when the list VI speakers was
found 90 include the names or e&-Seu-
GrOT Roger c. Mills, OF Texas; Repre-
George Tucker. Greed 81 Fulton, Charles
A. Douglas S.. Craucb EcluJIre, and
Major j. Mcdowell Darlington.
Plenty Of Good Seats.
While a limited number of reserved
seats nave been provided general ad-
mission viii bee without the fomaIity II
card. Plenty of seats have been pro-
vided for the general public, and the
doors VIII be thrown open ar z o'clock.
Ladies are particularly invited 90 be-
present. The members present at last
j. Fred Kelly. chairman Smith
Thompson. it,. secretary; Thomas j.
Ready George c. Rick, J. Prank F-ee-
man. J.. Y. Roche. John q. Campbell,
Michael b. Scaul0us Frank j. MctllaCe.
Robert j. Aartlngly, George q Drle-
ger. and John IL Buscher There were
also present the following members OF
the e9mmlrLee-at-iarge James j.. Nor
rf-. Democratic national commit teemaui
Capt. John S. Miller, and Major VIII
H
members OF the advisory committee, Ed
ward T. Buckley Edward DeVllus Fred
eric j. EeefaIs secretary Or the Jack
son Democratic Association, T. i.
Schwartz and John y. Laskey.
Ia -H-l1a or MT EAe-Erfr seconded By
Mr.. Norris Col. Charles w. Petit, who
Joined the Jackson Democratic Assoc
cation -l 1884. and VINO has never missed
t. Democratic meeting, was unanimously
elected member of the advisory board
" the Democratic Central Committee
Hugh r. Harvey and Dr. James D. Cess
ford were also elected
a vote Of thanks was rendered 10 the
AHaeaslla Democratic Club FOR its hand
some contribution towards the expenses
OF the ratification meeting. and the Par
heE and Davis Democratic Club of Ber-
#yI, Nd. extended cordial invitation
~ az oea4 Democrats 20 bee present at a.
meeAHH on saturday next. AT the new
knights OF FEtlias Han there The in
F-raJiJn was unanimously accepted.
Banner Across Avenue.
The committee on banner raising re-
ported Jhau 10 had received a. permit
from the District authorities 10 swing
the banner across Pennsylvania Ave
nue.. with the right 70 keep 10 suspended
until March next The banner 49,
been completed. and Is "a handsome are
fair bearing on both sides striking ike
uesses OF the Democratic nominees. with
the words. Democratic Central Com
mlttee' along the upper edge
flag HIlEI measures LElTLF-tigg
by nifty feet viii be swung 10 the
breeze ~ noon tomorrow. and while no
set formalities VIII be observed. repre-
eeutatlves or the central committee, the
jackson Democratic Association. the
Columbia Democratic Club, the Young
Mems Democratic Club. the East Wash
Ingrou Democratic Club. the Lawyers
Parker and Davis Club. the Auacostia
Democratic Club, and the business
Mems Parker and Davis Club viii be
present 20 give IL O. good send on.