The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
PARKERANDGLENN
CLUB IN RALEIGH
Mr.. w. B. Jones Elected
as the President.
ENTHUSIASTIC RALLY
Mr.. Vic Moore Vice President, Mr.
Thomas S. Fuller Secretary, Mr..
John C. DreWrY Treasurer
and Working Democrats
on Ex. Committee.

OF Exs JUItliIiItlGGs
With a hurrah of enthusiasm that
presages the great victory that is to
come to the Democracy the fighting
Democrats OF Raleigh last night or
ganized a Parker and Glenn campaign
club.
The meeting was held in Metro
politan Hall and was filled with vigor-
Gus life from start to finish. There
were nearly two hundred people pres
ent and as the result the following
officers were eected:
President-William b. Jones.
Vice PPesident-Vic Moore.
Secretary-Thomas S. Fuller.
rreasurer-John c. Drewry.
Executive Committee-W.P +. Whita-
ker, James Mckee, Edward u. Brit
ton, James II. Pou. ]. M. Teachey,
William Boylan, E. b. Barbee, w. H.
Hood and u. b. Griffis.
The meeting was called to order by
John G. DreWry,' who was called to the
chair, while Messrs. E. A. Wombie
and G.. T. Lumsden were made secre-
taries. On taking the chair Mr..
Drewry set forth the objects of the
organization of the club and the pur-
pose of it's establishment. this being
to work for a great Democratic vic
tory, Upon suggestion as to MEM
bership III the club all present rose
and signified that they We're mes~e,ers.
Nominations for the president OF
the club were next in order and the
name of MIR. William Is. Jones was
presented by Mr.. Frank Sronach,
While Mr.. George w. Norwood pre-
scented the name of Mr.. A. j. Field
There were calls for a vote by ballot
and also for a rising vote; the latter
plan. winning by big majority.
The names of two candidates being
presented and a rising vote being
taken, the result was % votes for M.
Field and 134. otesl for Mr.. Jones.
these figures being approximate ones.
on motion of Mr.. Norwood the cleo
ton of Mr.. Jones was made unani-
nous.
There were calls for Mr.. Jones. and
he came forward. Being introduced
by Mr.. Drewry he made a vigorous
and earnest speech in which he
thanked the club for the honor con-
ferred on him and pleS>sed his very
best efforts to make the OrganiZa-
ton a success and to aid in rolling UP
a big Democratic majority for Parker
with a humorous allusion to John
Sharp Williams remark about the
trumpet of the Angel Gabriel, made III
the ST. Louis convention, and in clos
ing predicted a greater majority in
North Carolina for Parker and Glenn
than had been given any candidates
in twenty years, expressing also his
belief in a Democratic victory in the
nation. He was applauded vigorous
L.
Nominations for vice-president
brought only one name, that of Mr..
V. c. Moore. who had started the
movement for the organization of the
club. His name was presented by
Mr.. John c. Drewry and he was
elected unanimously. Being called
for Mr. Moore was presented as a
young Democrat known all over
Wake county. He made a graceful
speech of thanks, and III it stated tina.
Mr. Josephus Daniels was prevented
by sickness from attending the meet
ing, but had sent cheering words, and
also a box of Parker buttons to be
distributed. Mr.. Moore won much
applause.
The name of Mr. Thomas S. Fuller
was placed in nomination. by Mr.. w
w Wilson, who named him as the
secretary. Mr.. Fuller. on motion Of
Mr. Bob Haynes. was unanimously
elected, and answering to loud calls
made an earnest speech, which was
loudly applauded-
He thanked the club for the hon
or, and urged the value of organiza-
ton. He predicted larger vote for
Parker and Glenn in the State than
had ever before been east, and de-
clared that it was fitting that ali
Democracy should unite to defeat
Roosevelt whom he declared utterly
unfit to be President. He described
him as rather fit to be "the star Of a
Pawnee Bill Wild West Show" than
the President of the United States
and held him UP TO view as a reck-
less violator of the law for his pistol
'toting' habit, thing that was q
disgrace TO the head of this great
nation and for which he deserved a
police court fine.
Here a motion was made to enroll
members and secretaries went into
the audience to do this. While this
was proceeding Mr.. Van Wycl1 Hoke
addressed the club and in doing so
made some witty and humorous re-
marks that caught the crowd, bring
ing laughter and applause
For treasurer the name of Mr.. John
c. Drewry was presented and he was
elected by .acclamation, while the
president of the club was Empowered
to name the members of the executive
committee, the list of which has al
ready been given.
MIR. u. Il. Britton called attention To
the necessity for speakers at the
meetings of the club. and on his
motion the secretary was instructed
10 extend an imitation to Hon. Frank
S. SpruilI of Louisburg, presidential
elector at large to address the club
at his convenience. Mr.. Brtton aNsc
presented a message from Mr.. II. N
Simms, District elector, who is out
Of the city, expressing pleasure at
the organization of the club and
promising active work in it's behalf
Mr.. Simms is the District Elector and
will also address the club at some flu
ture meeting.
On motion of Mr.. J. n. Holding the
Executive Committee was instructed to
prepare a constitution and bylaws for
the club TO be submitted at the next
meeting. 1t is requested by President
Jones that the committee meet in his
office on Monday night
The meeting then adjourned till next