Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-02-19
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A SPLENDID MEETING.

The meeting Of the Lincoln Coun-
ty Woodrow Wilson Club at Jerome
on Saturday evening last could not
be termed otherwise than q grand
success from every point Of view. 1t
size OF Jerome is honored by a visit
from as many distinguished men as
were present upon this occasion, and
their presence was honored by large
less OF party affiliations. A large
number of ladies were in the audi
ence and all showed their interest in
public questions by close attention
to the remarks of the speakers.
The meeting was presided over by
Mr.. w. A. Peters of this place, Mr..
Jas. A. Boutwell,, OF Shoshone. being
the first speaker, who defined the OBJ
jects of the Club. He was followed
by r. H. Elder, the democratic ma
tional committeeman from Idaho,
who briefly called attention to ma
tional affairs in general. An invita-
tion had been extended to Ex-Govern-
or Hawley, and he had expressed his
intention OF being present but was
called away at the last moment, and
sent as his representative Mr.. Fred
Flood, who was his secretary during
his term as governor. He also ad
dressed letter to Mr.. Thos Jaycox,
which was read by Mr.. Flood. The
governor expressed his views on ma
tional and state matters in no un-
certain language. Mr.. Flood also
spoke briefly on matters OF general
interest to the people, and announc-
ed that Mr.. Hawley would be can
didate for the nomination OF United
States Senator before the primaries.
Mr.. Moses Alexander, of Boise. who
is aspiring for the nomination for
governor, followed in a most inter-
esting talk on state matters In par
ticular, deploring the burdensome
taxes that we're being heaped upon
our people and showing wherein
these taxes could be very materially
lowered through a practical business
administration of the affairs Of the
state. Mr.. Alexander's remarks were
listened to with much interest and
he was frequently interrupted by ap-
plause from his hearesrs.
| Hon. John F. Nugent, Of Boise,
was the next speaker on the program.
and he confined his remarks mostly
to national issues. depicting the good
results that had already followed the
enactment of the new tariff law. and
explaining to some extent the bene-
fits that would be derived from the
enactment of the new currency meas
ure. Mr.. Nugent also took occasion
to announce himself as a candidate
for the United States senatorship
before the primaries. but like Ex-
Governor Hawley. he was ready to
abide by the result OF the primary
and to pull of his coat and work for
the man that was chosen to lead the
party.
Although it was IL o'clock when
the speaking ended. the audience had
sat through the entire evening as II
spellbound, which was sufficient evil
] dence that the people are deeply in
terested in politics this year, and
each and every one of the speakers
were more than surprised at the
large number present. =,
At the close OF Mr.. Nugent's re-
marks, light luncheon consisting OF
sandwiches and coffee was served. A
special train had been run over the
Idaho Southern from Gooding,
bringing people from Richfeld, Sho-
shone and intermediate points, and
the departure of the train left little
time for the visitors to enjoy the
lunch.
The local democrats feel highly
elated over the success of the meet
ing. There was nothing said to Of
fend the sense of anyone present.
The utterances OF the two candidates
for senator clearly indicates that
while the struggle between these two
prominent men is going to be spir-
tied, II will end when the result OF
the primaries is known and each will
be ready to forget the past and labor
for the election of the successful
candidate.
Another meeting OF the club will
be held at Richfield on the evening
of March 4th, to celebrate the ami
versary of the Inauguration of Pres
ident Wilson, and a number OF the
local democrats from this place will
attend.
w. B. Slick appeared before the
state land board on Wednesday and