Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1886-06-11
TIE Ely AToAKLAND.

Our reporter thinking he might accumulate
news TO the columns Of newspaper, concluded
last Saturday morning that he would board
the morning train and take in the rally which |
was held in Oakland on that day. And on
the company OF the Junior Band, and great
many candidates on the different tickets and
also great many Of Roseburg's citizens who
took advantage Of the occasion to visit friends
lisened by music from the band and everybody
seemed happy and determined to have good
time. On arriving at Oakland the crowd
wended their way TO the different hotels and
enjoyed breakfast, with the exception of the
humble rep orter who was forced TO be con-
tent with cheese and crackers. Nothing OF
special importance occurred until the afternoon
when ii was announced that speaking would
be held in Mr.. Browns hall, and in due time
a large crowd assembled 10 listen to the speak
ers of the day. Mr. Ramp was the first gentle
man called upon, who responded in an able,
| clear and concise manner in the interest OF the
/ Prohibition party. Mr. Ramp IS most able
! speaker, his voice being very loud, clear and
distinct and his arguments are strong and TO
the point. Mr.. Benjamin followed with an
able speech in the interest Of the Republican
party. Mr.. Benjamin is we'll known as an
able talker and therefore comment is unneces-
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ers followed including Messrs Colvig, Ball and
Owens. Mr.. Colvlg endeavored to impress
upon his hearers that the Republican party was
the party Of progress and reform and that
nothing had ever went to show that it would
disregard It's obligations ii the ticket was
elected. Mr.. Ball spoke at some length in
favor Of Democracy and the ticket. His re-
marks were closely followed by Mr.. Owens
who scored him (Mr. Bal) rather severely for his
antagonism to the Prohibition ticket and Pro.
hibition in general. After the meeting had
adjourned, supper was the next thing in order,
after which quite large crowd repaired to
the depot and patiently awaited the coming Of
the excursion train from Roseburg. They
were not kept long in suspense for it was soon
seen rounding the curve and dashing toward
the station. This train brought two coaches
which were literally packed with citizens from
: Roseburg and vicinity, it also having on board
the troupes who were to play at the evenings
entertainment. The crowd immediately re-
paired to the hall again and soon packed it te
overfowing in anticipation Of the evening
amusement. ''The Little Brown Jug" wa:
, the first piece on the programme, and to only
, say that the company did well, hardly bespeak:
enough for them, as each one endeavered to
do better than they had ever done before
and we must say they accomplished their in
tentions. All we regret is that we have no
space enough for personal mention Of eacl
r member Of the troupe. This drama wa
- followed by song by Miss Allie Rose, entitled
, Beautiful Dreams of the Twilight" Al
who have ever heard Miss Rose sing, know
: that words cannot carry praise enough for he
t sweet and splendid voice. The next on til,
4 programme was the comedy of "Handy Andy.
1t is not necessary to dwell upon the merits 0
those who played this laughable farce as thei
= names bespeaks the success of anything the,
I attempt in that line. This piece wound vi
e the day and evenings programme, and th,
: Roseburg crowd was soon on board the trail
again speeding toward home, having enjoyec
one of the most pleasant events OF the cam
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