The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-26
AN ELOQUENT TRIO
Broughton, BeddingfeId and
Sims Delight Swift
Creek.
A Big Barbecue in Swift Creek Yesterda,
Was Largely Attended. Swift Creek
Will Show Up Well.

where baked pig was invented, Chas.
Lamb to the contrary notwithstand-
ing, but | have never been to better
barbecue than the one given yester-
day in Swift Creek, (Rhamkatte) town
ship. The pig was done to a crisp
just brown enough and not too brown
and was as succulent as any epicure
could desire. There was plenty of
'tiXinS" included. The most delicious
cold slaw, made by the good women
OF Swift Greek, and sliced tomatoes
fixed up to the kings taste. The
Democrats of that township proved
themselves model hosts, for there was
an abundance of everything and all
were made welcome.
1t was only ON Monday that it was
decided to give this barbecue, but it
was gotten up in as nice shape as if
a month had been devoted to it's prep
aration. Furman Gully, who makes
the best cider in America, had Jest
little for his friends, and there
were fine watermelons, of the sweet
ness for which the melons of that
section are noted.
The day was more like an old-time
country picnic than political speak
ing. There was large attendance of
ladies. Whole families were present
and the children were as happy as
their fathers and mothers. They sat
about in the grove, listened to the
speaking, and had neighborly and
social time, while ''courting couples"
in the buggies were oblivious to the
eloquence of Wakes trio of eloquent
orators. But all had a good time.
There were three hundred voters pres
ent and first and last, including wo-
men and children, the attendance was
between 400 and 500. There were not
q few present who had been POpulists.
They have been seriously considering
the amendment and came out to hear
it discussed before deciding how to
vote. With few exceptions, they were
satisfied and will vote for the amend
ment next Thursday. There were
others who had voted the Popuhst
ticket who are now back in the Dem
ocratic fold-back in the old nest.
The political bitterness that has pre-
vailed in Swift Creek since the or
ganization of the Populist Party has
passed away, and neighbors are now
standing shoulder to shoulder for
White Supremacy.
A neat stand and plenty of seats had
been arranged in the grove for the
speaking. Sheriff Page, tie dean of
this campaign of education, was mas
ter of ceremonies, and introduced
Capt b. =. Williamson as the first
speaker The County Treasurer made
a happy talk. in the course of which
he said that Wake county would have
large enough school fund this year
to have a four or five months school
in every school district in the county,
and he urged parents to avail them
selves of the advantage of educating
their children.
81 am in favor of good roads, de-
clared Mr.. w. A. Ellington, candidate
for County Commissioner, and he was
applauded for standing ON this solid
platform.
Mr.. VIM. II. Hood, candidate for
Register of Deeds, made a brief speech
which took well.
Capt. Page reviewed his public life
and thanked the people for their con-
fidence and support. AS a public Of
ficer he has been true to every trust
and the people will elect him again.
Mr.. John p. Pearson, nominee for
the House. made a brief, pointed and
sensible talk that was well received.
Then came the first long speech be-
fore dinner. delivered by Mr.. f. C..
Beddingfield. He devoted himself
chiefly to the consideration of the ne
cessity for the amendment and the
operation of the amendment as it will
effect children after 1908. He began
by congratulating the Democratic
party that the ladies graced the occa-
sion with their presence. There is but
one issue as clearly defined as the
words heard in Israel: Choose ye
this day whom We will serve 1t is
shall the white man or the negro
man rule this country? Mr.. Bedding
field drew a graphic picture of condi-
tons in 1869 and in 1868 in North
Carolina, with Incidents in Wake
county, and did it SO well that he
convinced every hearer of the neces-
sity of some measure to remove the
negro from politics as an influential
factor. But the best part of his speech
it was truly eloquent and effective
was his appeal to the father and
mother to educate their children and
the incentive the 1908 clause will give
to education. His tribute to the UNI
SeIDSDneSSS OF sell SdcIlHClIS InOliti
who would do anything for the child
she loved touched a responsive chord
in many hearts and brought the tear
to many eyes.
Mr.. Joseph Blake was the next to
speak. He made the best speech of
the day, for he invited the people to
the dinner which was ready.
After dinner, Mr.. r. n. Simms was
introduced and for more than an hour
he discussed the effect and operation
of the amendment in a striking, clear,
plain and telling way that gave him
the undivided attention of the whole
audience. His points were carried
home by happy anecdotes well told,
and he made fine impression upon
all who heard him. AT times he was
eloquent, from first to last he was in-
teresting and instructive. Mr.. Simms
more than met the high expectations
of his friends and was warmly APP
plauded throughout his speech.
Mr.. n. b. BroughtOn followed WIN
a most effective vote-winning speech.
He showed how suffrage had been con
ferred on the negroes and how the ne
GRO had never been a voter in the
true sense of the word but that from
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