The Russellville Democrat., 1892-11-03
RAMPANT DEMOCRACY.
A DEMOCRATIC RALLY UNPARAL-
 LELED IN POPE.
THE TWO DAVIS ELECrRrFx THE
 PoPULACE.

LELEU IN FOPE.
 THE TWO DAVIS ELECTRIFY THE PoPULACE. A day as beautiful and perfect as l lift had been ordered for the occas- ion greeted the grand rally of Pope's democracy at Russellville Saturday The atmosphere was crisp and brac | ing and nature itself seemed to con- spire to give the day that cheerful and hope-inspiring appearance which everywhere tinges the democratic prospects.
 Early as the officers of the day began their work of welcome they were not early enough to receive the vangard that came pouring intotown. Old farmers, young farmers, farm CTS wives and farmers daughters came in crowds helping to swell the stalwart democratic army. They came on horse back, in vehicles of all kinds and on foot Some came from adjoining counties, but most of the visitors were from Pope All were filled to the brim with demo cratic ardor and enthusiasm.
 By ten o'clock Capt. J. W. Rus sell, the grand marshal, and his able corps of assistants, found difficulty in receiving and stationing the crowds that continued to arrive. Banners streamed to the wind, badg- es futtered from every breast, music filled the air, and the crowd gave vent to their enthusiasm with cheer after cheer.
 At ten o'clock the procession was formed and moved to the grove east of town in this order: Hon. NJ. l.. Davis, accompanied by Dr. J. A. Westerfield.
 | Bayliss township German Band. Bayliss democratic club. Clark democratic club. 1 Dover democratic club. Scottsville democratic club. Gala Creek democratic club. North Fork democratic club. Holly Bend democratic club. Illinois democratic club. Fifteen Dover wagons loaded with cotton.
 Men, women and children on horse back.
 Citizens in carriages and buggies. Citizens in wagons. Citizens on foot.
 Some of the mottos on the banners were: Down with the Force bill" ]" No Grand Pap's Hat in ours" Down with the tariff" One ex- tremely seedy indi idual carried a banner on which was inscribed, Effect of High Tariff"
 It is estimated that fully 2500 people were in town. The process sion was nearly mile in length, and as it moved down Main street peo pie thronged the sidewalks and heartily joined in the enthusiasm by waving handkerchiefs, bearing flags and inspiring cheers.
 At 80 Hon. NJ. l.. Davis, elec- tor for the fourth congressional dis trict, introduced in few we'll chosen words by Chief Marshal Russell, commenced speaking. He was re- Eceived with loud applause and re- piled to the warm reception with that dignity, eloquence and force which is so conspicuous in his character. The address was one that all present will long remember. It was bright, witty and abounding in good points. Every word he ut tered was listened to with intense interest. He fully exposed the fal lacies and inconsistencies of the pop ulites, the frauds, corruption and tariff robbery of the republicans, and the records of the leaders who are seeking to destroy the peace and prosperity of the south by force bill methods. Closing he made power ful appeal to democrats to stand shoulder to shoulder as this was one of the most momentous campaigns in the history of the democratic par ty.
 When Mir. Davis ended the an nouncement was made that the clos ing speech of the day would be made in tbe afternoon at the court house by Prosecuting Attorney Jeff Davis. A recess was then taken for dinner
 Promptly at the big courtroom was crowded. Capt. Russell intro duced MT. Davis who delivered one of the ablest and most interesting addresses heard during the cam paign. He spoke of republican rob Der legislation, and of democratic | legislation in favor of the masses, showed up the tariff swindle, and the delusions and absurdities of the third party. His speech was sharp and pointed reprimand to the republicans, a deserved rebuke to the populites and a rousing exhor- tation to the democrats.
 Thus closed one of the biggest and most successful political dem onstrations ever seen in Pope coun- ty, Every visitor returned home gladdened and enthused by what had been seen and heard, Pope will give rousing majority for the democratic ticket November Is.
 The Bayliss German band dis eoursed excellent music throughout the day and contributed in no small degree to the pleasure and success of | the occasion.
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