The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-10-28
BARBECUE AT LAMOURIE.
LAxoURlR, La, /
Oct. rs, 1896. I
Mr.. EDITOR

, LANoURlR, La, !
Oct. rs, 1896. !
! Mr.. EDITOR
| The barbecue given on Satur
day, October 9th, by the Bryan
and Sewall Free Silver Club, Of
Lamourie, was a grand affair."
! There was not a. large crowd
present as was expected, owing to
the inclemency of the weather; q
large number, however, turned out
for the occasion.
A large and neat speakers stand
was erected, also seats for the la.
dies. The Alexandria colored
brass band was on hand and dis.
coursed good music. They were
driven by Mr.. Israel Pressburg to
the Texas & Pacific depot, aud
when the train pulled IN with the
speakers-Hon. a. w. Ogden and
Judge w. F. Blackman-on board,
the band struck up a lively air and
followed the carriage bearing the
speakers, play ing until they reach.
ed the grounds selected for the
speaking.
At the hour designated for the
speaking to begin, . slow rain set
in, whereupon Mr.. j. B. Pickles
announced that the speaking would
take place at tho school house.
The crowd then adjourned to the
school bouse, tho baud in the lead.
The double front doors were
thrown open and the large folding
doors dividing the two school
rooms were opened, making quite
q large hall. The benches were
arranged aud the speakers stand
placed to one side, in the center of
the ball, nicely decorated with
lowers by the ladies.
Ar. J. B. Pickles was appointed
chairman of the meeting aud Mr..
w. Il. Smith secretary.
Chairman Pickles called the
meeting to order, explaining the
object aud making q few, but very
appropriate remarks. He then
called tho following vice.presi.
dents to take seats on the stand :
T. j. Bowling, Austin Wise, Dave
Weinburg, Robt. Martin aud DR..
J. FL. Barron.
Secretary W. e. Smith was in.
troduced and by request read sec.
ton Is Of the new election law and
also explained the outline Of the
ticket to be voted ut the coming
election, Nov. Sd; also the manner
of preparing ballots before voting
The chairman then introduced
Hon. q. w. Ogden, candidate for
reelection to the Doth Congress.
Congressman Ogden delivered a
very stirring and eloquent address
On free silver and was repeatedly
greeted with applause. The peo-
pie of this Congressional District
ought to feel proud at having such
au able and staunch Democrat as
Mr.. Ogden to represent them
At the close of Mr.. Ogden's speech,
Ar. WIN. Polk, Jr., presented to
Mr.. Ogden Q beautiful boquet of
flowers in behalf of the ladies of
the Bryan and Sewall Club of
Lamourie.
The chairman introduced Mr.
WIN. Polk, Jr. Mr.. Polk, though
quite young, is a gifted and tai.
euted orator. His speech was not
Very lengthy, but to the point and
was very much appreciated. Az
there were great many colored
people present, be explained to
them that under the new election
law very few of them could vote /;
also that this was Z white mars
country and that the white people
here were their friends, and when
they voted, to vote with their white
friends aud assist them in estab'
fishing a good aud prosperous
forIn Of government and not to be
bounded aud driven to the polls by
u few of their own race, paid by
the Republicans.
The chairman introduced Judge
w. +. Blackman. When the tall
! form of the old Democratic war
horse and eloquent orator of Rap.
ides stepped upon the platform, be
was greeted with great applause
The Judge held his audience spell
bound with his eloquence, aud the
very able way in which he han
died the Republicans and sound
, money Democrats. He also deliv
cred very able argument in favor
of free silver. A great many la
dies being present he paid to theil
| sex . very high tribute of respect
, At the close Of Judge Black
mans speech dinner was announc
ed. The weather being inclement
! the tables were placed and set un
der the large gin house of Mr.. w
A. Laird. Our untiring and ener
getic member, Mr.. John B. Laird
had charge Of barbecuiug th'
meat and preparing it for tn
tables. The ladies Of the Bryan
& .sewall Club, of Lamourie, will
the assistance Of other lady friend