Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1892-10-25
ROusing Democratic MeetIngs-Re-
publIcans Fall by the Wayside.

Hon. Anthony Joseph arrived here
last Thursday On a trip through the
eastern part of the county. Our popu-
lar representative was warmly received
and every courtesy extended to him
while in town. Messrs. John j. Bell, @.
c.. Bell and l. A. Skeliy accompanied
the distinguished gentleman on his trip
from here and made good, strong demo-
cratic speeches. Mr.. Joseph was enthu-
siastically received at Central (where he
spoke at noon) by the whole communi-
ty, who had engaged the Fort Bayard
band specially for the occasion.
Mr.. Joseph and his party next went to
Georgetown, When about a mile from
that place they we're met by a large num-
Der OF citizens headed by the George
town brass band, and were escorted into
town.
At 8 o'clock the people assembled in
Berry's Hall to hear Mr.. Joseph and
those who accompanied him speak upon
the political issues of the campaign.
The ball was decorated specially for the
occasion, and a large banner bearing the
legend: Cleveland for president; Joseph
Tor delegate; statehood for New Mexi-
Co" occupied a conspicuous place. Mr..
Hughes, representing the democrats OF
the place, called the meeting to order,
and Mr.. O. G. Bell was elected chair
man. Mr.. Bell explained the objects OF
the meeting, and spoke at some length
upon the importance Of the present con-
test, and then introduced Mr.. Joseph,
whom the audience received with much
enthusiasm. Mr.. Joseph delivered n very
eloquent and forcible speech in English,
and then spoke in Spanish, When he
first mentioned the name of Mr.. Catron
a republican present cried out: "no per-
sonalities." Mr.. Joseph said he was not
dealing in personalities; that he pro
posed to speak of Mr.. Catron's public
record, and that he would make no state
ment which be was unable to prove.
Later on Mr, Joseph was again inter
rupted, and when a third interruption
by the anne man occurred, the chairman
stated that he had been chosen for the
purpose OF maintaining order in the
meeting. He hoped that no gentleman
would again interrupt the speaker.
About the time these interruptions Oc-
CURED, Mr.. Catron's short hand reporter
and q man from Silver City entered the
hall. They were invited to the platform
and given seats at the table provided for
the chairman and the speakers. These
man had not long been seated before
they commenced TO interrupt Mr.. Jo-
Beph by asking impertinent questions.
Mr.. Joseph replied 10 them In a man.
ner that pleased the audience. The
chairman then explained that the two
men we're representatives OF Mr.. CatrOn
and that he hoped they would not an
noy the speaker.
After Mr. Joseph had finished, Mr..
Sicily made q few remarks and the
meeting ended with an eloquent address
by Mr.. John j. Bell
The party then went down the MIN
bres with their faithful republican fol
lowers as close to their heels as they
could keep. The democrats called on
Mr.. Pheby and the scribbler for the New
Mexican and his deputy listened atten-
lively. At ThOmpsOn's the same pro-
gram was carried out. Rousing meetings
were held In San Lorenzo and San Juan.
AZ this place Albert Wake of George
town made q good speech. The demo
crata employed q guide TO direct them
through the mountains and their faith
ful republican friends began TO ponder
over the situation as carefully as their
condition would permit for by this time
the eject Of the campaign cordials which
they had imbibed wa too apparent 70
deceive v Q the mCat unsophisticated
Az last the idea percolated through
their craniums they would have TO KEEP
In sight OF the democrats and Their
guide or DO lost. They did very well
for q time but at length the mountaia
peaks began 10 dance around them and
they lost sight OF the leaders. Joseph
was on bis way 10 San Marcial while
the New Mexican man was sleeping od
the effects Of his trip here. His account
Of the meetings will bo highly entertain.
ing.