Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-11
WEATHERFO d
An Enthusiastic Meeting TO Kat fl the St.
Louis Nominations.

| WATERFORD, lex June lO.-One q
the largest and most enthusiastic meet
i1gs ever held in this city was held
LAST night at the courthouse fol
the purpose Of ratifying the nomination
man. The courthouse WAS suitably deco
rated with pictures Of the nominees of
the Democratic party for President and
Vice. President, and bandannas. This
WAS done by Mayor Buster. One Of
the most noticeable features of the
decoration was painting of Cleveland
and Thurman by Mr.. T. j. Penlsnd Of
this city, stretched across the courtroom,
~ WAS also string OF bandannss. A
number of the ladies' present wore banda
mas On their bonnets, and nearly every
gentleman present had one in his pocket,
and would, whenever the old Romans
name WAS called, thrust them into the air,
some fthem tying the bandannas to their
canes and vigorously shaking them in the
air at every opportunity.
The meeting WAS called to order by
Mayor Buster, who made 8 very appro-
pirate and neat little speech, explaining
the object of the meeting and asking the
audience to elect chairman to preside
and put to the house by Judge Mccall to
elect Colonel Buster to preside. The
motion was unanimously carried. q. B.
Dorsey was elected secretary. A motion
was mste and carried for committee OF
ave to be appointed by the chair to draft
resolutions expressive of the views OF the
meeting. Judge a. T. Watts, Albert
Stevenson, W. R. VIvrett, Henry Miller
nt.jn
pointed. A motion was then made that
Judge George A. Mccall address the
meeting pending the report Of the COM
mittee. Judge Mccall was loudly called
for and made sn able address. When the
committee returned Judge Watts as char
man Of the committee presented the fol-
loving esolutions:
We, the Democrats Of Parker county
in mass meeting assembled, hereby re-
new our pledges Of fealty to the Demo-
cratic party and declare our abiding faith
| H., and devotion to, Its fundamental prin-
ciples. That the continuance of Demo
cratic principles and ussges in the prac-
teal administration Of public affairs 10
essential to the perpetuity of civil liberty
| and the peace, prosperity and happiness
OF the people. That the fathers instituted
! our government for the purpose OF pro
noting social order, and to protect the
people in the enjoyment Of the
sacred right to lfa, to liberty and thepur-
suit # happiness. We therefore recog-
nize and cherish these profsund political
truths: That all men are crested free and
equal; that no msn or set Of men are en-
titled to, nor should they be permitted to
enjoy, exclusive privileges or emolu-
ments; that the burdens Of government
should be equal and uniform, and that all
should enjoy equal protection and equal
benefits; that taxation should be limited
to the necessities CT economic govern
ment, and be so laid as to bear equally
upon all classes.
In Grover CleYelsnd We recognize the
embodiment CT &ll political virtue; the
frierd OF the people; the profound states.
man, who, knowing, "dsres to do the
right" and whose administration is truly
characterized by the aphorism, "public
Office is public trust"
Tha: in Allen G. Thurman we recognize
the great commoner, thu incorruptible
mar, the venerable statesman, whose
faithful services to the republic have won
ior him the pIsudits of the American PEG.
pie, who with one accord proclaim him
"the noble Old Roman"
Resolved, therefore, that we hereby
sanction and ratify the nomination OF
Grover Clevelsnd to be the President,
and Allen G Thurman 10 be the Vice
President of these United States.
Resolved, that We endorse the platform
of principles promulgated by the Demo-
cratic convention, recently convened st
st. Louis, and respectfully Hques. eli
who are DESTROYS Of good government to
CO. operate with us in securing The sue.
cess Of the Democratic ticket.
Judge Watts spoke to the resolutions
for short time, to the great delight Of
his hearers, and WAS frequently inter
rupted by applause. Mr.. Stevenson WAS
then loudly and continuously called for,
who gave the meeting very excellent
address. The reolution WAS then adopted
amid great applause, after which speeches
were made by MIR. W. r Vivrett, Captain
G. W. McGehee and DR.. W. B. Miller.
Dr.. Miller stated that after listening to
the able speeches just made 1t looked to
him absurd to call on him for o speech. 1
He said II he WAS more of q ladies' man
he would address the ladies. He
sail there never has been since |
the organ zltioa of this republic |
3 grander lady than Mrs. Cleveland.
The doctor explained how the bandanns
became so famous and such q favorite |
with the present nominee OF the Demo.
cratic party for Vice-Presldent. He said
that Olio was q peculiar stste; that they
made great deal Of soap there; that
Foraker and lot more Of those Repub-
Leans were such dirty fellows that 1t took
lots OF soap to keep them clean. Mr..
Thurman, he said, WAS an economical
fellow, and was associated so much with
thoGe dirty Republican fellows that he
adopted the use OF the bandanna to
save expenses. DR.. Miller's remarks were
yrea ly appreciated by the audience and he
was loudly applauded. Music was fur.
1ished by the Weatherford string band.
Colonel Buster requested the audience to
Use to their feet and give three cheers for
Grover Cleveland and Alien G. Thurman.
The meeting then adjourned.
Bandannas were seen yesterday flying
III over the city. Nearly every BUSINESS
Eouse WAS decorated, and s large al4fng
uedannas WAS stretched ac.oss lain
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