The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-09-25
Democratic Campaign
Opens With Banquet
ROUSING MEETING AT COEUR D'ALENE
Hall FILLED To OVeTfOwine- democratic Success
This Fall Seems Certain

The democrats of the county
opened their campaign in this
with large "get-together" meet
ing at Occur d'Alene Thursday
evening which was attended by
democrats from nearly every pre-
cinct in the county.
The meeting was very enthu-
siastic. Victory was in the air
and its presence was felt by
every man and woman present
With the great things that have
been accomplished by President
Wilson and the work which he
is still doing ior the common
people of this country as an in
spiration, it required no effort on
the part of me speakers to en-
thuse the auclence or to max
them see the necessity of sending
men to the United States senate
and congress who would uphold
the hands of the president and
support and encourage him in
stead of opposing him at every
turn.
Neither was it difficult, with the
hold that the president has on the
people and with the confidence
which they all have in him to
convince those present that this
is a democratic year and that the
vi.trry CT two years ago will be
r"Dcated with even more telling
effect and every one felt that the
signs Of the times pointed to a
democratic victory all along the
line from the state down to the
county ticket.
The meeting had been planned
as a get together" meeting for
democrats rather than a polite
al rally and a large crowd was
not looked for and it was thought
tht the auditorium at the demo-
cratic headquarters would be
ample to accommodate those who
would be present but this proved
to be a mistake for the room was
not only packed to the doors but
many could not gain admitancC
and were Obliged to turn away.
The meeting was presided ovel
by Chairman Weeks of the demo
cratic county committee and h'
demonstrated the fact that il
choosing him for their chairman
The democrats made no mistake
He not only is an ardent demo
cratcrat, a thorough admirer O
President Wilson and a firm be
lever in his policies, but h
breathes confidence in his ever,
movement and speech and ha
the faculty of instilling this con
ndcncc in all that he comes il
contact with.
Judge Forney of Moscow, dem
ocratic nominee for congress
was the guest of honor and tn
principal speaker of the evening
He showed himself to be a ma
of ability and polished and con
vincing speaker and he impress
everyone present with his dee
knowledge of national matter
and convinced all that he is goo
congressional timber and a ma
who can be relied upon to uphol
the policies of the president an
one who will prove of value
the state if elected.
James H Frazier, candidate fC
state senator, also made a speec
in which he outlined the platforl
on which he expects to make h
campaign and showed how a SAY
ing of at least forty thOusan
dollars per year could be save
for the taxpayers of the coun
hy a few changes in the law. F
is earnest forcible speaker az
decidedly pleased his audience.
Attorney Hull of this city W;
called upon for a five minute ia
and in his short address MAJ
the hit Of the evening. He den
Onstrated the fact that in him &
democrats of St. Maries have
candidate for the legislature tn
they have every reason to
proud Of. He was royalty r
ceived and convinced those pre-
ent that they would be makil