The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-28
THEY TOOK In Upton.
CONGRESSMAN PHELAN AND ELECT
OR HILL AT CovINGToN.
The Most Triumphant Meeting Of the
Tour, and One That May Serve as
Warning to Republicans to Cast All
Hope of Success From Them.

Special Dispatch to The Appeal
CoyISGToN, Tenn, Oct. 27.-The court
house in this little city was crowded today,
the occasion being the regular appoint
ment for speaking by Congressman James
Phean and the Hon. Harry M. Fill.
The occasion was not success
it was simply a triumph, in which
600 OF the county's citizens were
the audience. Frequent outbursts
OF spontaneous enthusiasm over the
sledge-hammer arguments OF the
speakers attests that the Upton Democ-
racy is among the noblest in the market.
Every vestige Of apathy has departed, and
the Republicans may cast all hope behind.
The straight ticket, national, State, con-
gressional and legislative, will be sup
ported most heartily. The Covington
Democratic club has been called for to-
night, and appointments will be made for
local speakers, who will keep every stump
in the county warm day and night all
next week, according TO their custom.
Mr. Phelan spoke first and Mr.. Hill last
this afternoon. Neither has made q
speech during the canvass that would
compare with their efforts today. Mr.
| Phelan complained OF slight indsposi-
ton before beginning, but he showed no
| signs OF weakness, either in thought or
voice. During his speech cheers rent the
air at every point he made, and when he
concluded dozens OF his friends pressed 10
the front to congratulate him.
The speaking began at 1880 o'clock p. M.
| Among the prominent citizens present
were Col. n. W. Baptist, Col. J. Y. Green,
Mr.. J. II. Lauderdale, Prof Phil Fisher,
Mr. VIM. NJ. Smith, Mr.. J. S. Campbell
and the Hon. John r. Sloan. Mr.. Sloan
Is the Congressional committeeman for
| Upton county, and upon him devolved
the duty OF introducing Mr.. Phelan 10 the
audience. lie said
Little more than two years ago gentle
man from "a ncighboring county came
among US asking for our support in race
for high official position. lie was young
aud known to but few OF the people here,
but he had the unmisiakaSle stamp OF
worth, energy and intellect on him, and
we trusted him. lie was elected by a
handsome majority and proved worthy
Of our trust. Since then he has
received tho unanimous denomination o
|
come in our midst soliciting our suffrage
not only for himself but for every candi'
date on the Democratic ticket, from Gro
yer Cleveland down TO Chalmers Moore
present to you our brilliant young con
gresham, the Hon. James Phelan."
As Mr.. Phelan was closing his speech
little Lizzie Campbell. a charming spirit,
with glorious black eyes and lovely face
with q bandana sash about her waist
stepped upon the platform and presented
10 the speaker a magnificent and tastefully
arranged bouquet Of roses, chrysanthenumi
and other choice blossoms. Mr.. Phelar
was taken by surprise and blushed will
pleasure, but recovered instantly, nnC
thanked Miss Lizzie in appropriate terms
saying "There is nothing in all naturc'i
economy 30 lovely ms flowers except th,
pure women, beautiful girls and innocen
children, whom God in his mercy Ina
given ms and who are the followers OF GU
hearts, the blessed blossoms oil our souls.
Mr.. Phclan introduced the Hon. llarrl
VI. Hill, who made one OF the stronges
speeches OF his whole career, and wa
lavishly rewarded with applause.
The party will 90 from hero to Memphis
where the remaining time between thi
and election day will be devoted 10 max
ing red hot campaign.