The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-10-12
MULlIGAN MANUSCRIPTS.
Warren Fishers Charge that Blaine
Tried to Buy Them.
a TEN THOUSAND DOLLAR OFFER.
Ben Butler Stili Rampant In Pennsylva-
VAnta Great Democratic Rany at
SaineSN SNille--FreparatiOus for
CIevelauds Trip, Etc.
Democratic Rally Mt Gainesville.

GAINEsvILLE, Oct. H. Special THE
grand democratic rally which has been
advertised so extensively TO occur at
this place, came of to-day. Thousands
of visitors were here and the streets of
the city aud the grounds where the har-
hecue took place were throngpd with
the masses. As o'clock, sharp, the
democratic flag was raised in the mid
die of the public square. and the streets
were blCckaded with the surgiDg mass of
people TO witness IL. As the ilag WAS
being raised, and its folds were floating
to the breeze, the band in attendance
struck up that old patriotic az, "Star-
Spangled Banner" and the lire
of patriotism was kiudled in each
and every breast OF those
present, and heer after cheer resOunded
IN the air. When the band had finish
ed, Mr.. j. n. Hughes, the president of
the Young Mems Democratic club, and
brilliant young speaker addressed the
concourse in behalf OF the citizens of
gainesville, and extended to them a
hearty welcome and the free use of the
city. He then invited them out To the
barbecue grounds to listen to the more
able and eloquent statesmen who were
present. A procession was thon formed
headed by the band, and everyone hied
himself away to the grounds
indulge in the barbecued meat and eat
of the fatted calf which had been slain
for them. Promptly at Ii O'clock Hon.
{. &. Potter, Of Gainesville, took the
stand and in "A brilliant speech Of about
ten minuteS's duration, introduced Hon.
j. w. ThrockmOrtOn, member Of CON
greSs from this district, VINO spoke mt
length upon the grand principles of the
Democratic and the corruption of the
X publican party He compared
Blaine with Mr.. belva Lockwood, aud
| sdidwhen the reporter, asked her her
age, and although she was
a widow and :iuy-four, she
| told them to "tel the truth" That was
more than Mr.. Blaine had ever done
| He therefore would vote for her In pref
ereuce 10 MIR. Blaine, and would do So
any how it was not that she was we,
mans rights.
| Al the close Of his speech dinner was
announced and the crowd made rush
,or the tables, where "a feast itt for the
gods was prepared for theuL To the re.
| crptiOu committee, with HEADQUARTERS
| ut CraVuns IL Dudsuu's Office, N du,
! much praise for the manner In which
they conducted the tables and appoa.rr
The wants of the inner man CiQiH auC
SOiiu).
AN'ANi 'AilllNi lltl'l lttiAi illlNlltA Alll TIT
crowd had returned around tho~peaker,
stand, Hon. $. B. MaXcy was introduced
and made one of his characteristic, elo
qnent speeches. for which he has gained
such reputation. Following him can,
w. j. Swain, senator Matlo X, Gibbs
and others, which space iurhis my men
Uoning. Senator, Gibbs, who was ex
pocled here last evening, did not arriy,
nntii, to-day at II o'clock. lie was mel
At the train with II carriage and eS
eorted to the grounds wher
rounds of applause greeted him. II
addressed the crowd This everiug, AN
discussed the political question5at issu
and handled them in muStti-c WAY
Mr.. Gibbs made many friends ! re, M
our ticket will catch nearly every voi
IN this section of the state. At night
grand torchlight procession was in fu
blast and every organization IN tow
lurned out tn participate. Every ON
was highly pleased with our Little Clan
and too much praise can not loo give
ils citizens for the manner in whic
hey treated their visitors.