Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-16

sure no one in this audience will think
Of repeating last nights performance
in their outbursts Of enthusiasm
However, I've taken precaution to
place few of my friends (pointing to
| the officers on the platform) around
the room. l have some plain clothes
officials scattered among you and
while | appreciate your kindly inten-
tions last night | must insist on more
decorum tonight and have instruct
ed my trusty officers to seize the
first one who becomes too enthusias-
tic with the Australian product even
II the eggs did come in free-be-
cause they are free is no reason whv
they should be wasted when we have
so many who may not be able to OBJ
tam office and thus live on the fat
OF the land at public expense. Now
to the point: As was saying last
night, called you together to show
your appreciation of the powers that
De for placing one of our life long
Democrats in"
You mean our life long office hold
ers,' broke in man in the rear ~
the room.
Please do not interrupt my flow of
oratory," resumed the president. ave
owe debt of gratitude for this noble
recognition of one of our Spartan
band. Why, do you know it makes me
shudder when | think of the possibili-
ty of a Republican holding that Of
lice longer than necessary
Better for our party if one was
continued" broke in the squeakv-
voiced individual.
Now, | am willing. continued the
president, to have you forgo the pa
rade in honor of the appointment but
will insist on appropriate resoIu-
tons being passed and sent the man
who is responsible for this generous
plum to one of the hungry"
who is responsible? | would like
to find out, as know where there
IL Il mate to the egg that was tossed
to you as bouquet last night" came
from the middle of the room.
| oh, my dear sir, / am sure there
is no occasion for such expressions
OF JOY. | am sure the distinguished
gentleman would not desire auy such
affection displayed by any one in the
house. And when | mention the name
of the honorable gentleman I am sure
no one would think Of such thing.
have the pleasure of telling you
who is responsible--the Hon. Chas. s.
Thomas"
At the mention of the senator's
name pandemonium reigned. Men
again stood on chairs Kissing, cat
yells, with loud remarks such as THAT
lifelong seeking-office holder" "that
feegrabber," that man who voted
against every Colorado industry"
'the man who voted for free trade in
Colorado and protected New Jersey
Interests" the man who is designated
in the east as Running Charlie"
No wonder he appointed one who has
held and sought office just as persis-
tently as he--Thomas fished for fees
and office"
The president raped for order in
vain. The mere mention of the dis
tinguished senator's name was suffi-
cient to arouse the soul of the most
dormant. The noise and demonstra-
ton reminded one when Bryan was
nominated the firt time at Chicago,
only more so. Finally all things have
to come to an end, and after the
vast assembly became exhausted the
president of the club was able to be
heard.
II had no idea Thomas was so pop
ular," declared the president. I am
sorry the senator is not here so he
would know beyond donbt the enthus-
;astic trend of the rank and file Of
Durango Democracy. But boys" con-
tinued the president after wiping the
tears of joy streaming down his face,
I'VE will show the senator our sp-
probation when it comes to the pri-
maries and election"
Yes, we will show him." came q
hundred voices. "We will see that he
gets a run for his money"
Grasping the first opportunity the
president of the club resumed: ('I'm
going to submit to you gentlemen,
that it is our duty to show our ap-
probation of the senator's interest in
our behalf by passing set of reso-
lutions endorsing him"
At the mention of the resolutions
of endorsement the audience again
broke loose. One man in the back of
the room was heard above the roar:
You're a liar. / can prove 1t that
Thomas has not held office for over
two-thirds Of his life and as long as
he wants office we are in duty bound
to assist him. For one l."
Just then one Of those Australian
fresh eggs" hit the man fair in the