Another Rally at Missoula
The war Horse of Montana, the Hon. Sam Word, Makes a Lively Address.
Missoula, Mont., October 27. - [Special to the Miner. ] - Another rousing Democatic meeting was held here tonight in honor of the Hon. Sam Word, who was the principal speaker present . The K. of P. hall was packed to its seating capacity. The Twenty-fifth Infantry band was stationed in the hall, playing old patriotic airs, while the audience was gathering upon the appearance of Mr. Word the band struck up "Rally Round the Flag," after which Mr. Word was greeted with tremendous cheering.
After quiet had been restored W. J. Stephens, chairman of the Democratic central committee, introduced
THE DEMOCRATIC WAR HORSE
the Hon. Sam Word, who, in a few well-chosen words, paid a glowing tribute to Missoula and to her enterprising citizens, and to the intelligent interest of her people in the political questions of the day. No more clear or political speaker has ever addressed a political gathering in Missoula. He held his audience interested listeners for an hour and a half.
Mr. Word pledged himself, at the commencement of his address, to explain to his bearers free trade and protection until every one should understand them, if he had to remain over Sunday to complete it. This remark elicited round after round of applause. The passage of the Mills bill was explained.
Not a word was said in disparagement of Mr. Carter, save that
HE PICTURED TO THE AUDIENCE
the figure Carter would cut in the halls of Congress as he (Carter) would walk up the aisles demanding a repeal of the Mills bill.
A glowing tribute was paid to W. A. Clark, which brought deafening applause at each mention of the name of Montana's future delegate to Congress.
The ludicrous manner in which the free trade list of the Republican party was enumerated kept the house in roars of laughter, as well as when he defined the Republican wool (shoddy), and then Democratic wool.
At we close of the speakers address, the Hon. Sam Word was pronounced the finest orator that ever visited Missoula.