Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-10-17
The Opening OF The Campaign In
This County.

The home of Mr.. Harry Martin. at Aspn,
on Monday evening last, was the scene
Of one Of the most unique and enjoyable
political gatherings held in Montgomery
county for some time. There was large
bonfire on the hill and the large country
residence and the approaches thereto were
beautifully decorated with Japanese Ian
terms, which, together with display Of
artificial lights, lit up the varying shades
Of fall foliage in manner most pleasing
to the eye.
The home was thrown open to the as
sembled multitude from all parts of the
county, and the presence Of the large COM
pany Of ladies, in evening dress, conveyed
more the idea Of an evening reception
than that Of political meeting
Yet, enthusiasm for the success of the
Democratic ticket seemed to well in every
breast.
The speaking took place from the front
porch. the regular speakers being DIR. Eu-
gene Jones, candidate for State Senate,
who presided State Senator Blair Lee,
nominee for United States Senate Hon.
David J. Lewis, member Of Congress from
the Sixth District; and Ex-Governor Folk
Of Missouri. now Solicitor Of the State De-
partment.
In addition, impromptu speeches in re-
Spouse to calls were made by Hon. A. j.
Cummings, candidate for House Of Dele
gates, and Mr.. Harry Martin, the host.
The remarks Of DR.. Jones were brief and
enthusiastic. The announcement of his
acceptance as the candidate of the whole
party and his feeling of i'll will toward
none was received with hearty applause.
Senator Lee made a very effective speech,
discussing the tariff and the currency, the
meaning of the primary election system
and the logical effects Of party men being
governed by the rule of the majority. He
urged the voters to support the entire ticket
as nominated. State and county.
Mr. Lewis expressed his gratitude to the
people Of Montgomery county for their sup
port and pledged the continued bestowal
of his most earnest efforts in behalf of the
cause he represented. He referred to the
assured success Of the parcel post system
and stated that he has been working night
and day for some weeks past upon a SINH
lar reform involved in measure where
under it is proposed to place the telephone
service Of the country in the hands of the
United States. He predicted that THU
would result in similar reduction in thu
cost Of the transmission Of the human
voice to that involved in the transports
ton of small packages by means of the
parcel post system.
lie referred to the fact that in the can
didacy Of Senator Lee Montgomery county
had its first opportunity in its history t.
obtained a seat in the United States Senat,
and mentioned the co-incident that Sena
tor Lee. whose county was one of the frs
TO adopt the primary system. should be tn,
first United States Senator elected by di
rect vote Of the people under the recent!
adopted Seventeenth Amendment to tn,
Federal Constitution. He predicted Sena
tor Lees triumphant election as Unitet
States Senator and prophesied that hi
services in that body would be great hell
TO his county and to his State.
Among other things Ex-Governor Folk, il
his eloquent address, said
President Wilson is making great figh
for the rights of the average man. He /
endeavoring to have the Government stant
for the ninety and nine instead of the one
tie succeeded in taking the graft out of tn
tariff and in adjusting the tariff schedule
in the interest Of all the people instead Q
for the benefit of favored few The cur
rency measure from present indication
will be passed, and through il the Natio
will be released from the domination @
the money power. As important as tn
tariff measure is. as necessary as currenc
reform is. the greatest achievement Q
President Wilson's administration is tn
high ideals he has instilled into the publ
service. lie has been dealing frankly an
openly with the people and there is nothin
in connection with the administration hid
den or mysterious.
There is battle going on today betwee
men and dollars, between morals and NOR
ey. between progress and decay Wiso
Democracy stands for men above dollar
morals above money, and for proeres
above decay. In this great contest III
President should be supported by ever
patriotic citizen Of every party. You hay
a chance here in Maryland to uphold III
hands Of President Wilson by the electio
of Blair Lee TO the Senate; or you ca
strike a blow at Wilson and progress b
defeating Lee. do not know Mr.. Lee
opponent. but assume he is a good maj
No matter how good he is his electio
would be a national calamity at this tint
for IL would be a reputation Of Woodrow
Wilson and what he stands for. Blair Lex
IL elected. will support President Wilson
IL Lees opponent is elected. he will oppos
the President. The issues are squared
made and cannot be avoided. By you
verdict at the polls you will send mes
sage Of announcement and cheer to rea
democracy or one that will discourage anC