The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-09-21

A number Of the faithful gathered
at the Court House Monday night in
response to an invitation from County
Chairman John Briscoe, TO organize
Wilson Marshall Club in Quay coun-
ty. The meeting was called to order
by Chairman Briscoe and temporary
chairman and secretary chosen, c. II.
Alldredgc and james Briscoe, respect
lively.
Mr.. Alldredge in short address
culogizing President Wilson and Gov.
Mcdonald told of the splendid achieve
ments and progressive measures chal-
lenged by these fearless leaders. He
then told of the purpose of the meeting
and asked for harmony Of all factions
in behalf Of Democracy. II was then
on organization and one on constitu-
tion and bylaws, which he did rs fol-
lows:
Constitution and By-Laws-D. J.
Finegan, Felipe Sanchez Y Baca, and
e. c. Davidson.
Permanent OrganiZation--A. r.. Bill
lingsly, {. +. Hunter and Ira r.. Furr.
These committees will report next
meeting night which will be Monday,
Sept 25.
{. G. Davidson was called upon to
make speech. lie rcciprocated by
telling of his experiences while visit
ing in Colorado and other points, from
where he had just returned. He said
he felt very much encouraged at what
he heard during his trip. Travelling
men who were formerly for Hughes
told him that Wilson was good enough
for them and they found the majority
of the United States Of the same opin-
ion. He said the majority Of the wo-
men of Colorado we've for Wilson. that
he heard from good authority that
the women Of California, TO gether
with the progressive republicans Of
that state, are going to support Mr.
Wilson. He also said that the money
ed interests Of the country are going
to put up more coin this year to elect
Hughes than Mark Hanna did to elect
Mckinley. That this campaign would
he capital VS. labor, or bribery and in
timidation vs.. honesty of purpose.
Mr.. Davidson said the State cam
paign would be close and the almighty
dollar would he very much in evidence
He believes the Republicans will spend
hundreds of dollars TO gain control of
state affairs, that all the requirements
made of men for governor or other Of
fees are that they have "A big fat pock-
etbook and will donate literally to the
campaign fund. Brains are not neces-
sary. Until recently the older states
were up against this same proposition
in the selection of L. S. senator's, but
now since they are chosen by popular
vote the people have right Ia choose
man we may well feel proud of and
\. A. Jones bears reputation of be-
ing the biggest man in the state.
The purpose of the Wilson Marshall
Club is to see that every vote in the
county is registered on Nov. I. A cit
iZen who will not use his right of suf-
frage is not worthy Of being called
an American. He should be ruled with
the rod of iron for "A period long
enough To make him appreciate his
privileges and opportunities ms an
American citizen.
Senator Calisch was .hc next speak
er. He dealt mostly on state and ma
tional issues, but plead with the dem
ocratS to make the Wilson Marshall
Club worthy of the name, n live-wirc
organization, working for total vote
of the county. Don't let any man re-
main at home as Wilson's reelection
might be accomplished by only few
votes from New Mexico.
c. +. Hunter, defeated candidate
for the nomination for probate Judge
addressed the meeting and pledged
his support 10 those chosen as stand
ard-bearers of the Democratic party
He said he was not born a democrat
but acquired his belief through study
and experience. lie said he believed
in submission to the majority
viding the majority is democratic. IL,
was interrogated by Mr.. Kilgore, an
other defeated candidate, and he an
swered every question like profes
sional and sprung comical illustrations
To make his meanings clear.
Felipe Sanchez Y Baca, u resident
at present OF this county but n vote
in Guadalupe county. which is normal
ly republican, gave few illustration
of how to roll up big majority fo
the democrats in Quay county, II,
said down in his county, if there wer
II number of the voters away on va
cation in the cotton fields of Texas
or had died recently, the judges o
that precinct were given the right h
vote them for the republican party
without II written proxy. That II the,
thought the state candidates needed
few more votes they had right I
cnst them for them and charge theu