The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-23
WASSAIL At WOODLAND.
Roast Oxen and Sheep Galore and
BuT6OO by the Gallon.

The Sun Shone Brightly Withal, but
It Was a Cold Day for "Breckin-
ridge and Brains''-The Great Lex
ington Barbecue in Favor of Owens
Thronged by the Bluegrass Beauty
and Chivalry-The Ladies, the Big
Delegations, the Music and the
Speak ers.
Lexington, Ky, Aug Gas early as s
O'Clock this morning people commenced
swarming the streets here preparatory to
attending the big Owens barbecue at
Woodland Park. County people are pres
ent by the score, all wearing either
a badge or button showing their choice
in the now highly sensational congress
sional race Scarcely Settle or Breck-
inridge badge could be seen, and it seems
as if everybody favoring the election of
either of these candidates had left town
or were keeping indoors. The day is
beautiful and the bright sun, casting it's
rays through the beautiful oak trees in
Woodland park, adds to the cheerfulness
of the scene
In the park everything is in perfect
readiness. Scores of beeves and sheep
have been cooked and burgoo is ready to
be dished out by the gallon. The street
in front of the Florentine hotel has been
so full of people II is almost impossible to
pass on Main street. Those who will
participate in the oratory were also on
the streets early. Owens was up and
ready for the greatest day in the hi story
of congressional politics in Kentucky.
-
began to arrive, the streets were alive
with a surging mass of humanity. The
Breckinridge forces were distributing
little slips of paper on which was printed
"Breckinridge and Brains" There were
thousands of women on the street, and
the cars could not carry the people to
Woodland Park fast enough. The Fay
cite Owens Club $500 strong, formed on
Main street to Join in behind the Wood
ford Scott and other delegations which
came in on the Southern road. The street
cars brought the bulk of the ladies who
came with the Georgetown delegation,
but great many of them had to walk
Mr.. Owens, accompanied by Pres dent
Barney Tracy, Judge G.. w. Kinkead and
d. E. Frazee, headed the procession, ard
when passing under the large Breckin-
ridge banner on Main street Mr.. Owens
raised his hat The carriage was fol-
lowed by the Bullock State Guards and
then came the Woodford delega tion,
l coo strong. The Scott county delega-
tion followed with 2,4l5 men in line. A
large handsome banner bearing the pic
Jure of IMr. Owens, was carried Just
behind the band of music. Numerous
banners on which Faithful to His
Trust is Hon. w. G. Owens" After the
Fun, the Shouting" :" "He Has Never Be
trayed a Trust;n "Scott County Indorses
him." etc
From Georgetown there were 145 la
dies. This delegation was followed by
the Georgetown colored band and largo
banner on which was printed The Ash
land District Will Be Proud of Him"
There were probably 5000 people in line.
WOULD SEAL HIS DOOM.
Judge J. r. Morton of this city made
thrilling address, introducing Hon. Geo.
b. Kinkead. Judge Morton said that it
was unfortunate that there was division
of the strength opposed to the renomina-
tion of Breckinridge. He thought that
the people would finally triumph in the de-
feat of Breckenridge, and that Mr.. Settle,
the third man in the race, would not re
ceive much support, as soon as IL is found
that Owens is the contendirg man against
Breckenridge. He said that the 81, 900
people leaving their homes to-day and
turning out in one mighty protest against
! the reelection of Breckenridge would seal
| his doom.
BRILLIANT ARRAIGNMENT.
Judge Kinkead's arraignment of Col.
| Breckenridge was one of the most brill
liant ever heard He told of the incon-
sisteucies of Breckenridge, reviewing his
entire life, and putting, in a dramatic
way. the proceedings of Judge Bailey's
| court in Washington. "See him, as he
introduces his mistress into the school al
which your daughters are taught and
of which he was a trustee" he said,
in burst of eloquence, assuming the role
of Marc Antony. Mr.. Kinkead told of
the deception practiced by Breckin-
ridge on Mrs. Blackburn, the widow Of a
man whom Kentucky was proud to
honor.
He was followed by Prof. c. NJ. Al
bert, local politician, who got after Col.
Breckenridge for intimating that he was
the only man in the district fit TO repre-
sent IL in congress
"What a calamity would befall us IL he
should die" said the speaker, and the ap-
pause which followed lasted for several
minutes.
THE MOST sCATHING YET.
Mr.. Owens arraignment Of Col. Breck-
inridge was the most scathng that has
yet been delivered in the campaign. He
told how the colonel would quake
when in battle, completely dis
figuring his war record. In re-
ferrinR to BreckinridRes repentance for
his nine years Of dual life, he said that
should he commit a crime for which ne
gro would be lynched in Kentucky to-
morrow, he would tell his friends he was
penitent and declare 10 those who disap-
proved of the deed that he was fit
subject TO be sent 10 congress and defy
them 10 say aught against him.
The address OF Mr.. Owens was heartily
received, and the 5000 women present ex-
pressed much enthusiasm.
Mai II. G. Mcdowell, speaking Of the
crowded fight, said that he believed
Breckenridge had met his Waterloo
Should Brec kinridge get the nomination,
the republicans will run Mcdowell
against him.