Arizona republican., 1898-10-17
REPUBLICANS AT JEROME.
A Promising Demonstration at That
 Great Mining Camp.

Jerome, Oct. 14.-{Spec' al correspon- dence of The Republican. .)-Accompa nied by the Prescott brass band the republican des:sates for the various ccunSy offices arrived in town Tuesday morning and to the strains Of mar tial music marched into town, as did the victorious American army into Santiago. During the afternoon the band hsld a concert on the platform constructed for the benefit of the can didates. The netting was billed for s o'clock, and long bsfore the appoint ed time the benches, porches and hil,- side as well as numerous vehicles from ths surrounding neighborhood were thrcnged with an sager and appreciat- i've audience, quite unlike the demo cratic rally on the previous evening. They were mostly the same people, with different feelings
 The stand was gaily decorated with bunting and flags, with the motto. '&The Offenders Of the Nations Ponor,' 9 tastily suspended in front.
 The meeting was called to orGer by Chairman J. W Ross, who in a few well, chosen words introduced MT J. E. Morrison. MT. Morrison in his usual pleasant manner gave short sketch of the various candidates, as well as touching on the issues Cf the day. He was succeeded by our next sheriff, John Burns, MT. Burns made quite a lengthy speech, telling of his various occupations and his reasons for re- signing from the employ of the United Verde & Pacific railway. His pr5sence was signal for tremendous applausa, plainly showing that he was a friend of those with whom he has spent the past few years.
 John kirwag5n was then called upon and surprised many of his old friends by the ableness of his talk MT. Kir- wagen presented his views on mum Der of issues, the paramount one be- ing the condition Of public reads. Judg- ing from the acclamations or the au- .dience John wifi represent us in the next legislature.
 E. D. Treadwell, candidate for the assembly, was called upon and re- sponded in a pleasant manner. MT. Treadwell is miner and the miners friend, and the miners seemed to au- preciate his presence most highly
 The next speaker was T. J. Howell. candidate for the office cf supervisor. Mir. Howell appeared somewhat mod est, being man of desds, rot words He gave his opinion On several ques- tions relating to county affairs and by his earnestness wen many friends.
 Orick Jackson, nominee for county recorder, was next, and vividly de scribed his various occupations since coming to Arizona, over twenty-five years ago. Orick won the audience fl cm the start by his earnestness and workmanlike appeal
 The speaker of the evening was next, and though last, was by no means laast-JChn J. Collins, nominee for district attcrnsy. MT. Collins is a born orator and gave the people ample evil dence as to his being capable of talk ing care of the arduous duties of dis tri1t attorney.
 MT. Collins confined himself entirely to the issues of the Gay, and did jus tica by them and they wera received by the people with continuous ap- plause.
 During the intermissions the band played sweet music and every one was entertained, and long during the night cheers and shouts were accorded the republican candidates