The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-08-30

THE BRIGHT STAR SPEAKING.
A Large, Good -Humored Crowd Out
Pacific, Entertaining Speeches
Field Day for Democracy,


sonic Building at II o'clock, with
Mr.. Frank Bennett as Chairman of
the meeting. In estimating the
crowd we would say at least 300
voters were present. We shall give
a suCciuct and correct account Of
the order of speaking, and some
points made by each, in our own
language.
Hon, W, f. Kirby lead off in a
twenty minute talk, in which he
scored his Populist opponent, and
showed up the fallacies of his par
ty, as well as the corruption of the
Republican party; also hit the bolt
ers from the Democratic primary
some hard licks, saying they were
traitors and deserters.
Mr.. Dickert, the Populist, fol.
lowed Mr. Klrby-the usual calami
ty expressions, and TRADE against
lawyers, etc.
Mr.. Schicker, Republican candi-
date for Clerk, came next Outside
of announcing himself and attack
ing the validity of the Democratic
primary there were nothing in his
remarks.
Mr.. Sanderson Democratic candi-
date for Clerk, followed. He scor-
ed Schicker, saying that no Demo
crat had cried fraud" as to the
Democratic primary, and it was
certainly none of his opponents
business; showed from record that
Republicans had run the county in
debt over $4,000 during the last
two years they were IN power in
Miller county. Said he had ever
been a true Democrat and worked
for his party.
Capt. Jack Roberts came next
claimed to be Democrat; was not
brought out by Republicans-hac
never consulted Ben Foreman OF
other Republicans before announc'
ing his candidacy; is not goldbug
as reported. eve here give hin
credence OF sincerity in these mat
ters, and cheerfully withdraw any
thing said in this paper to the con
trary, without being asked to do Sc
by Mr.. r., because we believe in be-
ing fair to all men; will say we
heard responsible men say he was
for gold, and the fact that he is
being so hotly supported by Repub
licans would seem to indicate that
they claim him as their candidate,
Jim Dillard followed Roberts, and
made fine impression; said the
Captain had been adviser and friend
had voted for him in the primary,
but was now his political enemy; il
he had done wrong Roberts as his
adviser, was partly responsible for
it; he had a combination of Rep, pop
and sore-head Democrats to fight,
but felt sure of winning-right would
prevail.
Candidates for Assessor then simp.
ly announced themselves.
In a twenty minutes speech DR.,
X. M. Kelly expended Popullsm--
denied any sell out, or attempt at
it, by his party.
Mr.. j. D. Ingram was called Tor
and made short speech, for the
"Middle-of- the-Road' POpulists;
denounced fusion, and said that
there had been aapropositlon made
to buy off the three candidates, as
he had stated through this paper
$500 and campaign 'expenses-that
was his understanding; he expected
to support Dillard, Sanderson and
Hamilton on this account, He was
often cheered.
Mr. Anthony Robinson also made
fine Populst speech; opposed flu
sion like Ingram, and would vote
the same way, as he felt he could
not sacrifice principle and endorse
corruption. He made strong
speech, and almost aayed Vogel,
Ben Foremen, ct AL
Ben Foremau's speech was so de-
void of point and lmpotent, we will
let It pass without comment, as our
space ls limited
Hon. r, NJ. Wallace followed, in a
40 minute speech, Astounding iD
good Democracy, sound logic and
eloquent periods principally upon
National issues He was often
vociferously applauded
Col. W. II. Kelley came next
said he had been petitioned 60
come, and he supposed the people
wanted TO know his position in po-
litical matters; that he expected to
vote for Cant, Jack Roberts, on ac-