Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-20

Scyeellent practice and the manenvers - lie while firing the salutes were perfectly executed.
 President W. H. Langford was master of ceremonies and made 2 few opening remarks to welcome the visitors to tho Fair Rev. John F. Carr was then asked to open with prayer In a beautiful and impres- sive manner Dr. Carr invoked Divine blessings upon the assembly, upon the officers of the Association and the administrators of the gog- ernment. He prayed that peace and prosperity might be the reward for the people of the State of Arkan- sas.
 The Hon. Dan W. Jones, Governor of the State, was the first speaker.
 He was greeted with applause. In his opening remarks. Gov Jones complimented- the success Of the Fair, and attributed it to the energy and judgment of the officers Of the Association. He spoke of the ad- vantages possessed by Pine Bluff ill being the eert fer ef the richest country on earth, which he said must safpass in fruitfalness the Garden of Eden.
 Gov. Iones then proceeded t0. speak Of the possibilities of Jefief son county and of Arkansas. He spoke Of the wonderful resources of this section and Of the thrift of the people, but he said that prosperity was next to impossible while the people of this State and of the nation were harrassed with the pres ens monetary condition. He then spoke briefly but earnestly for the cause of Free Silver.
 Gov. Jones then braess.',O,aasd off from tbis theme Q. ,.1''nea u'' '' o". ''''s " lne''e aud spoke in eloquent terms of the future of the great State of Arkansas. The develop ment Of the nnbounded resources ot his State is the object ever nearest the heart of Gov. Jones, aud his aloouant earnestness elicited re- peated applause.
 The Hon. s. M. Taylor was then introduced. Mir. Taylor is greatly admired by his fellow citizens as an orator, and his appearances are always greeted with applause. h
 his fluent speech, MT. Taylor pro
 ceeded to address the audience. Ht
 spoke of the distinguished presence
 of Hon. James K. Jones and pait l many glowing tributes to the abill | ity, the patriotism and the honor 0
 Senator Jones. He said that Sena 1 for Jones was a source of pride t every citizen in the State, and tha' , his name and fame were knowi throughout the nation. MT. Tayio
 also spoke tf the praise and credt l, due Gov. 1ones for his patriotic en deavors to advance the State c :, Arkansas to the front rank Of States , and spoke with commendation of th
 readiness with which Gov. Jone 3 always responded to the demand s of our people for his presence an
 aid.
 c He also spoke of the great wor :, being done by the Jefferson Count
 Fair Association and said the su' '- cess of tho present occasion ws
 due to the indefatigable efforts , President W. II. Langford, Secret' | ry M. +. Bloom, Superintendent | F. Westbrook, Dr. J. W. Wither Arthur Murray, ] W. Adams, Ere | Fox, D. c. Bell, j. B Traloek, D | fJ. P. Runyan and Wiley Jones. Il | remarks along these lines elicitt | Liberal applause.
 l Mr. Taylor was frequently inte | rupted by applause, and his spae'
 was attentively listened to throug
 out.
 | Col. John c. Fletcher was ne llintroduced | by President Lan9lor
 His address was on the subject