The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-10-19
ROGERS BIG BARBECUE.
FORTY-FOUR PIGS. FIFTEEN LAMBS
AND TWO BEEVES CONSUMED.


Sound Democracy to Them.
Rogers went wild yesterday with politics
and barbecued pigs, lamb and beef. The
occasion was especially arranged to cele-
brate the recsut democratic victory over
the third party.
About $500 people were in attendance,
which was considerably less than was ex-
pected. The death Of prominent citizen
prevented a great many from around Hern-
don and Waynesboro from coming, while
many who were expected from Emanuel
county were kept away by court. which is
In session there.
Among the prominent visitors present
were Hon. d. H. Perry. Hon. w. Il. Davis,
Judge e. L. Brinsou aud 8. A. Gray, ESQ,
OF Waynesboro; Hon. Rufus E. Lester,
Robert G. Erwin, Esq. aud Col. j. L. War
rem OF Savannah, and Hon. E. E. Tow OF
Egypt A large attendance Of neighboring
farmers. with their wives and sweethearts,
made the gathering attractive.
The meeting took place in a large nina
grove in front OF w. o. WadIey's resi-
dence and was called to order at noon nv
hon, w. II. Davis, who nominated Roberk
y. Daniels as chairman. He was unaui-
mousIy elected MIR, Daniels subsequently,
appointed Mr.. Davis, democratic candidate
Tor solicitor Of the Augusta district, as
master or speeches. Mr.. Davis introduced
the speakers in a happy, appropriate man
ner, incorporating many pertinent aud en-.
pertaining remarks on the political issues of
the day and the occasion.
THE SPEECHES.
The first speaker was Hon. Il. II. Perry
OF WaynesborO. Judge Perry gave force
full aud very entertaining talk of about
fifteen minutes
he was followed by Col. Warren of Sa.
Vanneh. Col. Warren remarked that it
had been twenty-six years since he had
made q speech, and it was only through his
Of his forefathers and the expecta-
ton of delight to be realized in
partaking of the elegant barbecue which
was then in course Of preparation, that he
felt it his duty to speak. His effort was
strong and patriotic. He detailed the past
and present condition of political parties
and that of the negroes. He spoke feelinpIv
to the colored people and cited Incidents in
their lives which should draw them closer
TO their white friends for tho sake of their
own advancement and the mutual benefit
Of ell citizens of the state.
y. Il. Stone, representative Of the MORN
ING NEWS, also spoke, and in a pleasant
manner told his experience among the third
paptyltes, and the reasons why the farmer
should keep aloof from the ofice-seekers of
the north, who toll not, neither do they
spin," Notwithstanding q presumptuous
Weaver aspires to run the mill.
After Capt. Stones speech "a recess was
taken and the crowd adjourned to partake
Of the barbecue Ia the grove. Everybody
was Invited. The colored people were also
provided for.
The barbecue was specially arranged and
donated by that philosophical and thor.
ough democrat, W. 0. Wadley, and the
feast was highly enjoyed.
THE BARBECUE.
The dinner was deliciously cooked under
the supervision of M. B. Thorn, the veteran
barbecurer, whose reputation in this pecu-
liar and novel accomplishment is known
throughout this section Of tie state Forty
four fine fat pigs, iifseen spring
were served, besides a dozen large
iron pots filed with barbecue hash" de-
lightful aud palatable dish, which was
| cooked under the direction of Henry Will
Jams. All this was accompanied by the
usual trimmings" which. 20 to make a
meal fit for all good democrats who enjoy
the comforts Of g carefully arranged
cuisine. The tables upon which this repast
| was spread were four, each Of which was
l25 feet in length.
| The pits in which the meats were barbe-
| cued were dug out 215 feet in the ground
| and the Carcasses of the animals which
were sacrificed to allay the greas demo-
4 cratic appetites were stretched across them
| supported by gum branches. Hot Goals
| were placed under the meats and the cook
| iug began, while a dozen men watched the
! progress and BLASTED the barbecue" with
/ delicious sauce while il slowly reached the
proper condition to bs served.
COL. TESTERS SPEECH.
| After dinner the crowds again assembled
to hear Col, Lester, the present congress
| man, and candidate for reelection to repre-
| sent the First district. His remarks were
| eloquent and filled with intelligent argu-
men5. He spoke with great feeling at the
| commencement, reminding his hearers that
| within two miles of where he then stood was
| his birthplace. Upon this native heath his
forefathers were born, had lived and were
| buried beneath the soil of the county of
| Burke. which he loved so well. lie spoke OK
the characteristics OF its people and their
| loyalty to the policy laid down by Jeffer.
| son. He demonstrated to the colored peo-
| pie, who listened attentively to him, that
| their condition would 10 better
| if they stood by their friends. the
| white democrats, who had always
| befriended and not deceived them as the
| "carpet-baggersn had done. He detailed
| briefly the principal reasons why the demo-
/ Gratis should dispel the high taxation which
l drains $40, 00O, 900 from the workingmen of
| Georgia every year, TO fill the Golfers OF a
4 few New England manufacturers.
As his time was limited Col. Lester was
l compelled to condense his speech, much to
J the regret of himself and his eager hearers.
! Notwithstanding, the summary Of his prin-
I cipal points on national affairs were vivid
] and telling, especially upon the colored
! voters, Of whom, it is said, q large majority
| will support the democratic ticket at the
| election on Nov. 8.
! At the conclusion Of Col. Testers speech
| the meeting gave three rousing cheers for
| Mr.. Wailey, who had endeavored so sues
| oessfully TO entertain them.
| THE TOWN OF ROGERS.
1 The little town Of Rogers, where the en-
I thusiastic democrats assembled, is situated
K on the Central railroad, in Burke county,
eishty-six miles from Savannah. It is a
( delightful spot, surrounded by thriving
/ farms, which are owned by euterprising,
h well-to-do planters.
At the station is the steam gin, store
houses and warehouses of Mr. W. o. Wad-
| ley. Surrounding the station are artificial
lakes, containing beautiful fish. The water
| is furnished from an artesian well, which
pours forth an enormous supply of clear,
| cool and healthful mineral water. In tho
| center of one OF the lakes is bath house
!