The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-09
BANNER FOR THE VlCTORS
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES AT THE KNsToN
RALLY.
A Womau's Appeal to White Men in Behalf of
the Womanhood Of North Carolina
E. D. Winston Speaks.

Kinston, n. c., Oct. S.-(Special. y
Our county canvass opened at Spar
rows Store on yesterday. 1t was il
great day in the history of our county.
A chivalrous people inspired the speak
ers and a hundred and fifty, good women
We're present. 1t was grand scene and
from the moment of gathering until the
hour of parting not a thing occurred
to mar the success of the gathering.
Not a drunken man was present, not
an oath was uttered, not a harsh word
was said. Barbecue of the most tooth
some sort was served to the immense
crowd. The ladies prepared the tables
and before eating, the crowd bowed and
Rev. G. w Howard invoked blessing.
Hon. James A. Bryan delivered 4
splendid address in the morning, intel
ligently and forcibly discussing the sit
uation in the State. Mr. Bryan is max
ing IA thorough canvas Of the district
and it will not be his fault nor that of
his colleague Mr.. j. @. Jackson, of this
county. il they are not members of the
next Senate
Hon. Francis y. Winston spoke after
dinner. Mr.. Winston at once made him
self at home with our people and they
received his telling points with APP
plause. His address was filed with
touching appeals to the Populists to
come home. 1t was one of the best
speeches our people have heard. The
main incident of the day was the pre-
sentation to Captain Granger OF an
elegant and beautiful silk banner 10
be presented after the election to the
best working township. The presenta-
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highly intelligent and cultured young
lady who lives in Truit township Her
remarks were delivered with womanly
grace and modesty and were received
NTH tremendous applause. | think ev-
ery man in the State should read her
touching appeal and / transcrpe it:
There is time in the career of all
good men. when patriotism moves them
to act. Yes, when honor. home, coun-
try call. patriotic men will act. Yea!
the good women with their prayers bid
them now God speed, and encourage
them to go forward, maintaining their
honor and discharging their duty rs
men should. Mr.. Chairman, / am fully
convinced that the hour has come in
ort Carolina when the white men are
CO ed upon in the names of their wives
and daughters, and of all that is near
and dear to them. to speak out. and let
the world know where they stand. There
is black vamnirc lowering over orr
beloved, old North Carolina. Yes. my
heart swells with pride whenever
name her. OH my countrymen, white
men of good old Lenoir county, for
Heavens sake rally to the ballot box
on election day. cast your ballots for a
white mans government. and then this
dark cloud that overhangs our beloved
State will be dispelled. Mr.. Chairman,
as / have just said. the ladies are not
only willing but stand ready to perform
t.reir part of this noble work.
II have the honor to present to You
as chairman for the Democratic party
of this county, this beautiful banner.
made by some Of orr patriotic women.
| have been requested to present it 10
you as custodian. to be held until the
day after the election, when il shall
. presented by you to the township
that makes the largest gain over the
last election. | sincerely trust that this
banner will be q stimulus to every voter
and that thereby white supremacy and
Democracy will prevail ON the day of
election. ] present you this banner.
which carries with it the prayers Of the
white women of Lenoir county for the
blessings of Heaven lpon the labors
of the white men in this campaign. .
This beautiful speech was loudly APP
planded. CAPTAIN j. A. Granger ac-
cepted the banner in a very feeling adj
dress.
Miss Strowd is the daughter of Mr..
William Strowd.