The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-17
FOLK Sentiment
IS WIDESPREAD.
Palmyra Celebration Brought Rep
resentative Men From North
eastern Missouri.
POLITICIANS ARE on RECORD
Men From Many Counties Reflect
Public neutrality-suspicious.
Desert Their Party for
Folk.
BY A STAFF CORRESPONDENT.

BY STAFF CORRESPONDENT.
Hannibal. Mo-. Aug 16.-Yesterday's cele.
brations in honor of the ten Confederate
prisoners who were massacred under the
orders Of General John Mcneil were per
haps the best opportunities so far given this
year to gather a judgment of political senti-
ment. Circuit Attorney Joseph W. Foil
and Senator Francis NJ. Cockrell were the
drawing cards. The cause was one in
which the people are interested. The Sec
ton represented includes practically all
Of Northeast Mnssoun-a section which
citizens, tho intelligence of the voters and
their loyalty to the Democratic party.
Four Senators come from this part OF
the State-Fields of Linn, Heather of Ma.
rion, Rubey Of Macon. and Dowell of Lewis
All Of them are leaders and absolutely in
corruptible, fact which has been promi-
nently brought out during the recent ex-
posures concerning many of their col
leagues. Their constituents appreciate the
fact, and often refer to the satisfaction
which they feel in not having been sold
out" as they express It,
The Palmyra gathering yesterday after
noon was nonpolitical. Republicans as well
as Democrats were in evidence. though II
was natural that there was a predomi-
nance Of Democrats. Men of prominence
were here from all Of the adjoining CONN.,
ties. Three who are considered Candidates
for minor State Offices were here-A1ec
waller OF Moberly, for the Supreme Court:
captain w. c. Bronaugh of Clinton, for the
railroad Commissionership and Speaker
James H. Whitecotton, for the Attornev
Generalship.
FOLK DEMONSTRATION.
Politically. 1t was Folk demonstration.
soik-for-Governor buttons were worn by
thousands. A special button which was sold
on the ground bore his picture. Politically,
leaders voiced in no uncertain terms their
admiration for the Circuit Attorney, and
their belief that Folk would be nominated
for Governor.
Judge s. j. Harrison of Hannibal, presi-
dent of the Palmyra Confederate Monument
Association, who presided at both meet
ines, is one Of the most enthusiastic. TN
Marion County" he said this morning, '.the
sentiment for Folk is practically unanimous.
Other men who have been mentioned have
friends here. but they realize that the pres
emit state Of public opinion is such that
the nomination Of Folk will be the only
logical outcome. In week or ten days We
will organize Folk club here in Hannibal %
Senator Clay Heather few weeks ago
said that the boys sitting in the Court
house with their feet on the desks were
against Folk, but that as soon as the farm
ers came In and hitched their teams around
the square it would be changed. II was
right" said Heather yesterday afternoon.
Every official OF Marion County is now .
Folk booster. The fellows who tie their
horses around the Courthouse have done
the work. The farmers boss the Courthouse
ring. so-called. not the ring the farmers.
II primary were held to-day. Folk would
sweep everything in this section Of the
State"
Representative Dave Wallace Of Rails
County, q member Of the House Investgat-
ing Committee, brought over a number OF
Folk enthusiasts. Wallace himself has
made a record for cleanliness in politics and
is almost unique in his sincerity. When
Folk finished his speech in the afternoon,
he went over to him and said, God bless
yous Mr.. Folk. You preach new doctrine.
We have needed it. thank you from the
bottom Of my heart"
SENTIMENT IN RAILS.
wallace's belief In the future Of the Cir
cult Attorney is not uncommon in his coun-
ty. Joe Burnett and Charles Lamb were
among those over from Rails County. 1T
Is all one way in our county" said Mr..
Wallace. I'VE have a call out for meet
ing to be held next Wednesday in New Lon
don and another for Saturday in Center.
when Folk clubs will be organized. Rails
County will be for him. The people in our
county look for Folk news the first thing
when they get the St Louis papers.'
A number Of Democrats came over from
Macon County, including Colonel Bob Kern,
Walter Goodson. Ben Franklin and James
white. -The people want q change" re-
marked Kern. 81 have been through our
part OF the State a good deal. and ind the
sentiment to be all one way. In a primary
Folk would win In walk. The people be-
lieve in his integrity and ability and insist
that he be tho next Governor"
Besides Speaker Whitecotton, there were
about 800 other Democrats from Monroe
County. Among them were Bob McClin-
tock. assistant secretary Of the Senate;
Frank McAllister and John Cox, all Folk
boomers. Whitecotton's views have been
quoted often. McClirtock thinks likewise.
Monroe County is practically unanimous
for Folk" he said. Politicians who think
that they can sidetrack the people in this
proposition mistake the sentiment In our
part Of the country"
Representative Simmons of Shelby Coun-
ty, who Is mentioned as q candidate for the
Senate put 1t this way: 1T Is all over but
the shouting. I know what I am talking
about when say that there Is nothing but
Folk sentiment in my county. Tho people
have watched his career, have noticed that
he has made no mistakes and have the ut
most confidence in his future. They allowed
him to set the date for reunion in our
county, and II he comes he will see that No
are for him." Prosecuting Attorney Enoch
O Bren Of Shelby County. another Folk
booster, was with Representative Simmons,
Others down from that county were w. o.
L. Jewett, Vernon Drain, J. w. lawson. J.
o. Stribing and County Judge Chinn.
From Lewis County came Representative
Risk, Judge J. A. Becker. George r. Davis.
C. A. Botharth and J. n. Nolen, III q
primary were held to-day said Mr.. Ris,x.
II feel sure that Mr.. Folk would win. He
has no enemies. though there are some who
would like to lnov him better"
PIKE COUNTY FOR FOLK.
Former State Committeeman q, e. Glenn
came up from Louisiana and said that Pike
County could be counted upon to send q
Folk delegation to the State Democratic
Convention. NO one else d considered
With U.s." he said. Irrespective Of faction,
~. r>onp1o ovA far. Fill
On the way to Palmyra Saturday morn
ing, without previous announcement Int