Fergus County Democrat., 1906-10-30

The greatest political meeting ever
held in Fergus county was that held
last evening at Culver's hall. The big
hall was crowded to its utmost capacity
by the throng who gathered to hear ad-
dresses by two of the best orators In
Montana, Governor Joseph X. Toole
and Lieutenant Governor Edwin Nor
ris.
was late, not arriving until nearly 10
o'clock but Mr.. Norris entertained the
big crowd until the governor arrived.
A big torch light procession, headed
by the Cottonwood brass band, march
ed from the city hall first to meet Gov
ernor Toole, but when it was learned
that the train would not be in until
very late in the evening. the parade
was headed back to the hall.
Hon. E. G. Worden presided over the
great meeting and filled that RESPONSE
BILE position in most happy manner.
After a brief address of welcome, he
introduced the first speaker of the ev-
ening, Lieutenant Governor Norris.
Although Mr.. Norris had driven from
Kendall to Gilt Edge, where he deliv-
cred an address to the people of the
thriving camp and then on into Lewis
aown in the rain and snow, he was in
T..
crowd with him.
After a few Introductory remarks he
launched into vigorous discussion of
state issues.
Mr.. Norris gave a brief history of
two years ago called an early conven-
tion in order that they might first an
nounce a platform following out the
principles advocated by Governor Toole
in his previous message to the legisla-
ture. This was not done because the
republican party leaders wanted these
reforms but because they knew that
there is an irresistible public demand
for them.
Mr.. Norris effectually nailed the mis-
statements of the republican press and
orators concerning Governor Toole'a
veto of the railroad commission bill and
made the entire transaction perfectly
plain, much to the discontinue of some
republican leaders present.
While Mr.. Norris was speaking, Gov
ernor Toole was escorted to the plat
form by Frank J. Hazen. AS soon a:
the crowd saw the governor, pandemo
mum broke loose. Hundreds rose tt
their feet, wildly cheering the peerles:
| leader of the people of Montana.
Mr.. Norris then concluded his ad
| dress and the chairman introduced
| Charles Easel, democratic candidate
| for the legislature. Mr.. Easel was Civ
en- a hearty reception ana delivered ;
short but effective address.
The enthusiasm reached it's heigh
when he announced for himself and 70
B. c. White and H. L. DeKalb that,
elected, they would support Hon. JOS
eph K. Toole for the United States sen
ate just so long as there is any hop
for his election.
Mr.. Easel made an excellent impres
sion and will show some unlookedfo
strength in Lewistown on election da!
Governor Toole was next introduce
and for one hour, despite the latenes'
held his audience spell bound, being in
terrupted only by wild applause as h
scored telling point after point.
The governor got better as he wer
along. He had not heard Governc
Norris and covered the same groun
gone over by the first speaker but
only sent home with greater effect tn
unfortunate campaign of deceit whic
the republican leaders of the state ar
waging.
His description Of the effect Of tn
Porter resolution concerning the inter
! ests from state monies was one of tn
best pieces of sarcasm ever heard i
this city. 1t was Of especial interest