The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-06
DEMOCRATS MEET.
Wilson Marshall Lewis and Wor-
Ellington Club Formed $500 DR..
Franklin B. Smith, President.

| Franklin B. Smith, President.
The Junior Hall was comfortably filled
on Saturday last, August 81 when the
Democrats of the CITY gathered and or
gained a Wilson arshallLewis and
Worthington Club.
DIR Franklin B. Smith was chosen by
a unanimous vote as president of the or
ganization. Permanent headquarters will
be secured and from the start the work
will be carried on with enthusiasm.
Among those present were the fore
most leaders of the Democratic party in
the county.
The meeting was called to order by
H. Dorsey Etchison, who was one of
those who signed the call for the meet
ing Mr. Etchison made few remarks,
stating the meeting had been called by
number of those interested IN Democratic
success for the purpose Of forming
Democratic club and repeating in this
campaign what Frederick county did in
1892, when it gave a Democratic major
ity. He said there is widespread feel
ing that this year there is to be a change
in national affairs Believing and feeling
this way Mr.. Etchison said it was the de-
sire of those who signed the call to the
meeting, and he took it of every one in
the hall, that Frederick county should
add its little strength to the majority
which Wilson will receive.
AT the close of his address Mr.. Etch-
ison stated he was ready to entertain any
motion looking to the further organiza-
ton of the meeting.
Lloyd T. McGill then arose and pro-
posed the name of DIR. Franklin Buch-
anan Smith, graduate of Princeton
University, as president.
DR.. Smith was the unanimous choice
of the meeting. DR.. Smith upon taking
the chair said:
Il feel much gratified in my selection.
While you could have selected many
men for the position, but | can assure
you that YOU could not have selected a
oCratiC candidate and the principles of
the platform | know the candidate per
sonally and know him to be above re-
proach. | promise to do what | can to
assist in the campaign in this county,"
Mr.. !. F. Eisenhauer then nominated
Guy x. Motter for secretary and treasurer
and he was unanimously chosen.
Mr.. c., II. Eckstein nominated Mr..
Vincent Yingling assistant secretary and
treasurer. He was also elected without
opposition.
Upon motion of Lloyd T. MCGill vice
presidents were named for each of the
precincts of the city as follows: No. 1,
Harry Bennett; No. 2 Lewis Fraley; No
3, Charles E. Fisher; No. 4, Edward ].
Smith No. 5, !. II. Krise; No. 6, Chas
Hagan; No. 7, George H. Weiner; No. s,
Iohn W. Humm.
Secretary Motter then read letter
from Woodrow Wilson, the presidential
candidate, expressing his pleasure of the
fact, that club was to be formed in his
behalf. The letter in full follows
Sea Girt, N. J Aug. "a, 1912.
Gentlemen:
1T was delightful to hear of the forma-
ton Of a Wilson and Marshall Club in
your county My strength during the |
campaign will constitute, in no small |
part, the organized opinion Of the county. |
have the greatest interest in the clubs, !
which draw men together to promote |
common objects and know how to attach |
its true significance to the support of |
such bodies of men. hope you will all |
accept my very sincere expression OF |
deep obligation to you
"Cordially and sincerely yours.
"WOODROW WILSON,"
Frederick Democratic Club,
Frederick, Md.
DR.. Smith, Lloyd T. McGilI and John
II. Frazier constitute a committee to Sc
cure permanent headquarters for the
club
Upon motion of Alban NJ. Wood, the |
chair named DR.. Smith, H. Dorsey EtCh- !
ison and Alban NJ. Wood to select a |
name for the club and also a constitution
and bylaws.
The club adjourned subject TO the call
of the president