Semi=weekly graphic., 1896-09-02
MADE A BAD BREAK.
PoPULisT CAMPBELL CHARGES FRAUD IN THE JEFFERSON COUNTY
 ELECTION.
Jndge Jonos onlls the Pop Down and
 Makes Him Take BacIswater.

Springs about 4R miles from this city last Friday at which q breezy incl dent occurred that was not down on the progra III.
 All the county candidates and several citizens of Pine Bluff were invited to attend the picnic and address the assembled multitude,
 Messrs. J. A. Bain and A. F. Camp bell, the two Populist candidates for Representative, were also present and made speeches.
 After lengthy discussion of the financial question, Populist Camp bell delivered himself of a tirade against the election law and took occasion to say that he had undis- puted proof of the fac, that the officers of this county had com mitted fraud at the last election.
 Judge N. D. Jones was the only officer present, and Campbell looking and poip ting in the direction where Judge Jones was sitting, the latter arose and inquired of the speaker if he (CampbelD meant him (Jones).
 Campbell promptly replied that he did not mean him in particular, but if the shoe fit he was welcome to wear it.
 As soon us Campbell had concluded there were cries of "Jones "Jonesw Judge Jones promptly responded and in the course of his remarks he said that the last election was universally conceded to be a fair and honest one, and anyone who charged the contrary lied"
 Campbell was standing about 30 feet from the platform at the time. He rushed forward in an excited manner and exclaimed: "Do you mean to say that l ied?"
 Judge Jones hesitated, and look ing his antagonist straight in the face, drew himself up his full length, and said: If my remarks fit the gentleman, mean them for him."
 Everybody expected to see Camp bell, from the menacing attitude he had assumed, make q grand rush for the platform. But he didn't. 1t was only grand stand play. When Judge Jones threw down the ~,r,.,,, +lo+ x,., 4bo 6Gta i5 flon,nbnII Stnn- ped, ran his hand down into his pocket, pulled out his pocket-book and said: "How much will you bet on it?'
 Then everybody laughed and ap- plauded, after which Campbell again asserted that he had money to bet that he could prove what he said was true.
 Judge Jones replied from the platform that after the conclusion of his speech he would take any bet for any amount that Campbell would wager on the proposition.
 But after the speaking was over the Populist orator stated that he meant the last Democratic pri- maiies and not the last county election, so the bet was declared off and the incident passed away with. out the loss of either blood or money.
 The other speakers at the picnic were ". T. Woodbridge, J. Y. Saun. ders and w G. Streett.
 There was a lage attendance from town, especially in the after noon.
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