Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-10-17

amusing anecdoate, which served tol
keep the audience in good humor. at
tentive ad very responsive. Mr.. Hum
phrey also touched on the state issues,
paying Mr.. Mead high compliment.
telling how he had known him inti-
mately for several years past and how
he had seen that he was a man OF
sterling qualities and one who would
live UP to his word. In bringing his
remarks to close. Mr.. Humphrey's
popularity was .attested by the rounds
OF applause which was given him by
the assemblage.
After another number by the band, |
Hon. M. f. Field, member of the
state legislature from Chelan county
was introduced. Although the hour
was quite late. vet very few people left
the hall until after he had concluded
his remarks. Perhaps his opening
comments, when he declared that this
fertile valley of Charleston and vineland
is to my mind, the very garden spot OF
the entire state Of Washington" When
1t was remembered that Mr.. Field came
from an irrigated section his remarks
were regarded as something unusual.
Mr.. Field. by his wit and humor, kept
the big audience awake. He said this
trio had been making speeches all over
this part of eastern Washington. but
that they had not always received such
hearty receptions as was given them
here and that sometimes two of them
would do the cheering. while the other
spoke! This comment caused no little
laughter from the audience. Mr.. Field
rather shocked his hearers, when he
stated that 1t was his candid opinion
that there would be no railroad COM
| mission in this state this year. or next,
| IL a republican or democrat should be
elected. He said the time was not ripe
for such movement, for the lobby
lists" wo,ild defeat any such measure.
He said he had bees in the legislature
and that some such law as this had
come up, but that each time it was
sidetracked by the '.grafters.v Mr..
Field thinks that until the population
Of this commonwealth becomes more
settled, there will be little or no chance
for putting such measures into force
But he emphasized the fact that he had
worked and voted for such a law and
that he would continue to do SO until
the law was passed and enforced. He
closed his speech by paying a glowing
tribute to the possibilities Of this irri-
gated section of the west and accord
ing to his calculation, this will be tht
greatest region, in a few years, to bt
found anywhere in the world.
With another piece by the band, thu
rally was brought to q close and thu
speakers then had an opportunity Il
meet the people. personally and be,
come better acquainted.
Now the democrats OF Asotin count,
are on their mettle and they propos'
to surpass the big republican rally o
saturday evening. II It is possible to d
V such thing. TO this end they hav,
gotten promise from the state centra
committee that Seator George Turne
will come here to Charleston before tn
campaign Is ended. Thus tar they hav,
BEEN somewhat disappointed for the.
had date set for Judge Turner and al
immense crowd assembled to hear hin
, but owing to q conflict in dates, he has
y TO cancel the engagement. However
he sent word that he would most Ger
tainly came here before the campaign
was ended, and now the managers o
the party in Asotin county are making
, big effort to have the date set. so tina
they can plan accordingly. In tn
: meantime they are putting in their bes
: ticks. sending out the candidates TO
: the various county and district ONCE
!. to- every nook in the county, and leav
ing no stone unturned to get out a BIZ