The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-05
WAS A GLORIOUS FOURTH
THERE WAS A BIG CROWD
PRESENT AND CONVERTS
WE'RE MADE,
SMITHFItLD AS A TOBACCO MARKET
A New Tobacco Warehouse to be Opened July
28th'-The Crops in Johnson, Politically
and Otherwise. are Very Good.

Smithfield, \. c., July 4.-(Special)-
To-day the glorious Fourth was celebra-
ted in the most appropriate and patriotic
way that could have been planned, for
the time, place and occasion. | arrived
on the same train this morning with
Hon. Chas. B. Aycock, one of the speak
ers for the day; Governor Jarvis came
yesterday. AS we stepped from the
train. we We're greeted by Il string band,
mounted on Il wagon drawn by four fine
horses. A large. beautiful silk United
States flag foated from the wagon. A
committee met Mr.. Aycock. who was
escorted up town in Il carriage the band
going before. playing Dixie" and other
national airs.
There was a large and enthusiastic
crowd of good people. not only from all
parts of Johnson, but also from adjoin-
ing counties. gathered together to listen
to these two giant opponents of Dem
ocratic principles, and they were not dis
appointed. All who heard them say that
they never heard two better Democratic
speeches.
The crowd was estimated to be from
1900 to 1000. The Democrats of old
Johnson just can't be beaten i'm enter
tanning their guests. A large platform
had been erected in the new tobacco
warehouse. just completed Seats were
arranged to accommodate the large
crowd comfortably. and for about four
hours the large crowd Toasted to their
I'LL on the very best of Democratic deli
cacies spread before them by Jarvis and
Aycock.
will not attempt to even give synop-
sis of their speeches for fear of doing
these gentlemen an injustice. Suffice il
to say that neither speaker said one
single word that any reasonable man
could be offended at. Strong and conser-
vative appeals were made to all white
voters present to unite with the Demo-
Gratis to redeem the State from Russell
ism and Republicanism and to establis
once more in North Carolina good. clean,
honest and economical Democratic gov
eminent.
Both speakers were at their best to-
day and realized fully the. task they had
to perform in opening the campaign of
1898. They were telling arguments and
did good for the cause of Democracy,
white mans government, and the white
metal, Several white voters of the
county twho few years ago thought
they had good reasons to leave the Dem
Ocratic parity were heard to say after
the speaking. that as honest white men
they could not stand it any longer out
side of the Democratic party, and that
they were coming back home where
they belonged. From what can see and
hear you can just mark it down that the
county that wins the banner Of Demo-
cracy from Johnson this year has got
to everlastingly hustle.
/ am told by the farmers with whom
i talked from various sections of the
county. that crops are generally good.
The tobacco men tell me that the t0bac-
co crop is fine. The market will open
here July 2Sth. with big break in the
Banner Warehouse. Capt. G.. A. w.
Barham and III. l.. Skinner are proprie
tors There is another warehouse here
that will open later Mr.. e. Ragsdale is
the proprietor. All Of these gentlemen
are old tobacco men, having been in the
business most all of their lives. They
know what tobacco is from the plant up
until it is packed in hogsheads for ship
ment. and they tell me that they are
determined to see that the farmers who
will bring their tobacco to the Smith
field market shall get the highest market
price according to grade.
The young people Of the town land /
expect a good many of the older ones
too will attend big dance tonight in
the warehouse, the Raleigh string band
furnishing music for the occasion.