The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-16
THURsDAY's TRIUMPH.
The Joint Debate between Rep resentatives of the Demo- cratic and Union La-
 bOr Parties.

A1@kiO 0oA 4(As &TVk t1tAs t&A V VA the day most of the business men closed their doors and the town pre- sented . holiday appearance. The beautiful grove south of the college was put in good condition by the committees and proved admirably suited to the occasion. From early morn till noon streams of people poured in until there were fully 1500 persons on the grounds. Good order was maintained throughout the day, and everything passed of pleasant ly.
 One striking feature of the day was the discussion between R. B. CarlLee and Judge J. T. Bullock in the forenoon. It was all the more appreciated because 1t was unexpect- ed-not down on the programme. MT. CarlLee arrived the day before and made a speech out at Centre Valley and of course remained over to hear the "governors." His salary of $150O or $2000 year as purchas- ing agent for theW heel admits ofplen- ty of time to enjoy himself and he makes the most of the opportunity. Learning that the speakers would not arrive before 1:10 some of his union labor friends put MT. CarlLee up at 10 o'clock to air his knowledge of political questions. His speech from beginning to end was tirade of abuse directed principally against the democratic party and it's leaders in the State and nation. He claim ed that Eagle was backed by Jay Gould and the railway interests, but said nothing about Norwood being the officially endorsed candidate of Powell Clayton, Logan Roots, Poker Jack Mcclure 6 Go he claimed that lawyer legislators and politi- clans were not to be trusted, but said never word about himself being 8 licensed lawyer, an alleged" politi- clan and an ex-member of the legis- lature; he denounced the present administration on account of it's ten dency toward paternalism, and in the the next breath advocated gov. ernmental control of the railroads, the Blair educational bill, and the lending of money by the government to the people Tn real estate security. In this manner he spoke for over an hour. His whole speech vas tissue of falsehsod and misrepresentation, and an insult to the intelligence of his audience.
 At the close of his trade Judge Bullock was loudly called for and mounted the rostrum amid wild ap- plause. He handled MT. CarlLee without gloves, carefully reviewed many of his misrepresentations and sophistries and proved conclusively their falsity and untenability. The gifted young speaker grew eloquent as he progressed in the defense of democratic principles and made for himself reputation, not only as an orator and finished debster, but as defender of the right, that will mark him as one of the rising young men of the State. His speech was ire quently interrupted by applause and exclamations of approval, and the general verdict was that Reuben was most completely annihilated by"cen ter shots" from ''gun" he and his friends "didn't think was loaded to hurt"
 An adjournment was had for din ner and to await the arrival of the gubernatorial candidates.
 At one o'clock the band and committee of reception headed by Mayor J. w. Russell were at the de. pot to meet the distinguished guests, and escorted them to the White ho tel where they partook of an ample meal, after which they were escorted by the band and committee in carri- ages to the place of speaking.
 Col. Eagle was first introduced, by Mayor Russell, and began by express ing his pleasure at seeing so large an audience, and gallantly thanked the ladies for having come to grace and brighten the occasion. He entered into a discussion of the monetary system showing the difference be- tween the democratic and republican parties on these questions, and dem onstrated clearly that the democratic party was the friend of labor and the party of the people. After treating national issues as fully as his limit ed time would permit, he added with force and truth, that whether him. self or Dr. Norwood was elected gov ernor, neither of them would have 8 thing to do with the tariff or the monetary system of the government, but the issue had been sprung by his opponent and he proposed to meet it. Referring to State affairs he pointed with pride to the democratic record, and the wonderful prosperity of the state slnce it came under democratic control. His contrast of the admin istrations of the two parties Tn this state, left no doubt in the minds of thinking people which one is the party to trust. He showed that the democratic party was entitled to credit for the reduction of the State debt, for the reduction of taxes, for the erection of the insane asylum, the deaf mute institute, the school for the blind, the addition to the penitentisry, and Improvements to the state house. He showed that in | 1874 state taxes were 124 mills on the dollar, now the state taxes are only 5 mills, and there are altogeth. CT S550,000 in the state treasury, over $250, ,000 of which belong to the general revenue fund. He paid his respects to the Union Labor party and it's leaders, Isom Langley, Reu.