The Forrest City times., 1892-09-09
St. Francis Redeemed ]!
THE P. P.'S NOT INIT.
Democracy is Victorious All
 Along the Line.

The people have spoken and St. Francis county fs free from the thral- dom of six long and dreary years We have met the enemy and they are ours. Last Monday was cool and cloudy, and no discomfort attended standing in line in the street, as the voters were compelled to do in order to take their turns at voting. The balloting com- menced as soon as the polls were opened and was kept up without inter- mission except for few moments at noon to enable tho judges and clerks to eat hurried lunch) until six min utes before the time to close, when the last vote was cast.
 It became apparent early in the day that the Third party was failing to de- velop the strength claimed for it, and finally all anxiety on that score gave way to a guess as to how large the democratic majority would be. Re ports from outlying precincts conveyed the pleasing intelligence that the same gratifying state of affairs existed at nearly every polling place in the coun- ty. As evening approached these ru- mors grew into certainty of triumph, and by o'clock it was recognized that the enemy had been routed horse, foot and dragons. Still the good news came from every quarter, anc the "boys" t.r,al thap,,aIyao lonca tc o,, ipvy thair victory. In some of the minor county offices it was eventually found that de- feat or victory hung on the vote of Blackfish township. Not until Tues day night was the vote from this box received, and then it was found that every democratic candidate except sur veyor had been elected. Then bonfires sprung up and anvils rang out their voices of victory, while the democrats made the air resonant with their glad shouts. It was the first time in eight years since they had had a chance shout-and they shouted.
 Sheriff elect Williams was hoisted upon board and borne upon the | shoulders of his friends and supper | ters to the room where the Cleveland club was in session. The same atten- tion was paid County Judge Hinton, and such yells were never before heard in Forrest City. The victims took the matter goodnaturedly, and Judge Hinton was prevailed upon to make a speech. It was brief, but to the point. Then the colored people, catching the spirit of fun, asked if they might treat their successful candidate for consta- ble, l.. II. Potts, to desc of the same. Permission was granted them to bring him into the Cleveland club room. and | soon, like the others, Potts was riding through the air on board, preceded by a drum corps. amid the screams and shouts that came vociferously from a thousand throats.
 F. Laughinghouse was elected clerk over his opponent by majority of sos; w. E. Williams was elected sher- if by a majority of 5S8; c. F. Hinton was elected county and probate judge over his two opponents by plurality of 335. J. W. Aven was elected treas urer, R. w. Peevy representative, James Brown assessor and N. P. Beau champ coroner. J. G. Harris was the only populite elected. His democratic opponent, J. E. Douglass, failed to | qualify and his name was not printed on the ticket. This fact alone accounts for his defeat. The voters did not know his name and failed to scratch his opponents name. Still he received quite respectable vote. The county gives Roleson for prosecuting attorney a good majority. Col. Fishback re- ceived small majority in the county, but it IS not thought it will reach 100. The county voted for license and for the amendment.
 We congratulate all the candidates, but more especially Clerk-elect Laugh inghouse. He has never before been a candidate for any office, and it is very gratifying to his friends to see him inducted into the clerkship, one of the most responsible office in the county by such flattering vote. He has re- sided in St. Francis county since he was lS years old, and his popularity is attested by the vote he received. He IS one of the best men in the county, a thorough business man, a consistent Christian gentleman and a frst-class book-keeper. Under his administIa- ton the office will be well managed.
 Sheriff Williams will also make a good officer. This is his first appearance in the political arena, and his success is very gratifying to his legion of friends.
 Judge Hinton has held office as may CT of Forrest City. and the same close attention to business be gave to that