Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-04-21

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ever given by the Jefferson Club OF
day evening in Red Mems hall. Be-
fore the time came for the speaking
to begin, the hall was crowded to its
than two hundred and fifty men pres
ent when the gavel in the hand of
State Committeeman Frank J. Hazen
brought the assemblage to order.
Democratic Simplicity.
The lunch consisted Of sandwiches
and beer, while cigars were passed
around at frequent intervals. There
were no efforts Of ostentation or dis
play-just good old democratic love
feast with everybody welcome and
everybody having good time.
In one of the neatest speeches of
the evening, Frank ]. Hazen called
the meeting to order. He then am
nounced that officers of the Jefferson
Club for the ensuing year would be
chosen. Frank J. Hazen was unani-
mously chosen president, John B.
mously chosen president and John B.
Ritch, secretary.
David Hilger was then introduced
as the master of ceremonies and
throughout the evening demonstrated
his especial fitness for that position.
In another place, we give in full, Mr..
Hilger's address upon taking the
chair.
DeKalb Is Humorous.
H. L. DeKalb, the popular at
torney, was the first speaker called
upon and responded with short talk
which called forth frequent sallies of
of applause. Mr. DeKalb has already
established reputation as an enter
tanning public speaker and this repu>
tation was fully sustained by his ef-
fort Friday evening.
Hon. E. G.. Worden, who is promi-
nently mentioned in connection with
the district judgeship, was the next
speaker called and he also delivered a
popular address, Wr. Worden touch
ed but briefly on the political situa-
ton, insisting that the only requisite
for success in Fergus county is a
united party.
Roy F Ayers, the county attorney,
made a distinct hit, being at his best.
He told few rafting good stories
and uncorked a bit of eloquence which
won several rounds of applause
Governor Norris was the next
speaker introduced The governor
was given most hearty welcome and
delivered one of the best political
talks over heard in this city. When
he sat down, the crowd arose as of
one accord and gave him three cheers
and a tiger which fairly shook the
building. We print the greater por-
ton of Governor Norris very ex-
cellent address this week and will
conclude it in our next issue. It is
we'll worth the perusal of every one
of the Democrats readers.
A short recess was taken at the
conclusion of the Governors address.
Upon order being called once more,
Charles J. Marshall was called upon
and delivered Grafton of more than
average brilliancy upon the subject
Thomas Jefferson" Although ex-
temporaneous, Mr. Marshall's speech
was one Of the best of the evening
from literary standpoint and held
the closest attention of the crowd t.
the finish when he was given hearty
applause.
John Ritch and Pat Scanlan.
Although they were not on the pro-
gram, Toastmaster Hilger called up
on John B. Ritch and Pat Scanlan
for talks. Both came through in
great style. Ritch told some stories
which had never before been sprung
on an unsuspecting public and closed
with an earnest appeal for party unity
and hard work.
Pat Scanlan, freight agent for the
St. Paul railroad, delivered some first
class democratic sentiments and
closed with a good story.
Governor Norris Speech.
Governor Norris spoke as follows
Gentlemen of the Jeffersonian Club:
want to thank this club most
heartily for the honor that is con-
ferred upon me in asking me to make
an address upon the occasion of its
celebration this year. ] feel it is an
especial compliment in view of the
fact that you had set this celebration
for one week ago. At that time bus,
mess required my presence in Hell
ena, that it was impossible to attend
| found it therefore necessary, against
my will, against my pleasure to ask
to be relieved. Instead of doing it you
postponed your meeting until this
evening so that l could be here and
deem myself most fortunate in be-
ing able to meet you on this occasion
and most fortunate in addressing a
body of gentlemen who were willing
to- postpone their meeting for one
week in order that might be present
Gentlemen I take it as splendid
compliment and for that you have
my profound gratitude. (Applause.)
Gentlemen it is of more than pas
sing moment to be asked to address
an assemblage of democrats who as
sembled under the sacred name OF
Thomas Jefferson, the greatest char
acter, the greatest man of his day