Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-17
Decorus Democrats.

Never before has Idaho Springs had q
real good old fashioned camp meeting,
like the one held at the opera house,
when the democratic brethren with an
equal number of republican backsliders,
held one Of those meetings one never
forgets. The meeting was called for 80
o'clock but it took at least an hour for
the two dozen present to wander into
the building. and then they didn't want
to sit down. Finally when Elder Noxon
saw that there would be but small tnrn
out of the faithful, he read an opening
chapter of the democratic gospel. after
which with much persuasion on the part
of the congregation, Deacon Regennitter
was induced to act as presiding elder, and
Elder Noxon was prevailed upon to act
as scribe. In calm and dispassioned
manner Deacon Regennitter opened the
services. He told the congregation that
the rarty was united on the issues of the
day, and that independent voters would
flock to accept the democratic faith in
myriads and droves. He apologized for
the sinful brothers who had so far forgot
ten their early teachings aud who had
participated in the republican gathering
the previous Saturday night.
Brother r. {. Bonney, desiring TO ere
ate some excitement. as usual. responded
to the urgent calls. and arose msjestically
amid solemn silence. Hetold his hearers
how unharmopious was the meeting of
the opposition last Saturday nil h,, and
later admitted that he bad not attended
the meeting himself. lie said that the
leading wsr horses had been ignomin-
ously turned down last Saturday but
they had turned up all right at the county
convention. Mr.. Bonney's remarks were
vociferously applauded by one man.
Elder Noxon then felt the spirit move
He said that notwithstanding the small
crowd he did not feel at all lonesome.
He then told funny story, hut forgot to
IN. n,ion the point. and it fell so fiat that
he abandoned the several pieces he had
already prepared. Deacon Regennitter
then called upon the brothers who needed
consolation. to confess their sins and re-
Attorney +. l.. Collom rendered his de-
cisiop. Brother Collom said that he liked
a good fight, he was a great sdmirer Of a
| fighter. and he was there with the goods
challenge, and he was forced to forego
the pleasure of few fast rounds. He
said the republicans should leave the
policies Of democracy alone, and that il
democratic year, he predicted a landslide
md other dire caiamities Mr.. Collom's
speech was eloquent and dignified. he
was int rrup;ed several times but refused
to stop or take a drink. The applause
was very brief and to the point.
/ Brother County Commissioner Thos
/ Coppard was 70 overcome with the shock
a, seeing so quiet democratic caucus
but few well chosen words. He sale
/ he was glad that the democrats coulc
hold caucus without asking the republi
cans TO help, and half the audienc,
smiled silently.
Brother Ex-Judge G. T. Waltmau sait
that he had retired from politics and wa,
making an honest living. He said til,
presence of so much harmony made hin
/ feel uncomfortable.
Brother Mccormick the "Sage Of tho
Beebee," then spoke. He said be was al
ardent anti-party man, and that he had
attended every caucus of every party
held in this city for the past thirteen
years. The presiding Elder told that Mr..
Mccormick to his knowledge had attend
ed four caucuses in one evening, and
then goue ont and attended one by him
self.
Bishop Oxley's countenance did not
betray his emotions throughout the ser
vices.
Everything was just lovely. There
was no discord. Every sinner present
told of his misdeeds in open meeting.
During the evening the factions divided
for short time and the same old crowd
of delegates were selected without oppo-
ton to attend the county convention be-
ing held in Lawson today.
Democratic Cocnty Slate.
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