The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1903-06-04
MONDAYS BARBECUE.
Many Candidates and a Fairly Good
Crowd.

Many Candidates and a Fairly Good
Crowd.
Probably more state candidates were
presenl ia Port Gibson Monday than At
any other time siuce iIs history. Every
state Office was rep'e ted by from one
TO three candidateA srs there were two
candidates for U.;ll States senator
among them. TIE day wasa trying one
on the listeners, for they patiently heard
each offics-seeksr set forth his claims
The ordeal lasted from eleven until fve
O'Clock. with only one hour for dinner.
Never before have we seen voters 50 a
teutive o. more determined 10 hear than
on this occasiou-an indication that
they are deeply interested in the politics
Of the state.
After the candidates for the mirror Of
fees had finished, Senator A. j Nc
Lauriu made one Of his characteristic
speeches--one hat goes 70 he hearts Of
his hearers. His speech bad nothing Of
the demagogue In it, and his enemies as
we'll as his friends were highly pleased
with his views on national questions.
Dinner was then announced. and there
was plenty for all.
After dinner, Senator H. d Money
was introduced and for al hour be was
listened 10 with marked attention. He
is scholar. and his memory is some
thing remarkable. There are few men
better posted on international affairs
than this man WHO has spent the better
par1 of hi' lif- in studying these intri-
cate questions.
Hon. z. F. Noel. candidate for gov.
ernor. followed Mr.. Money. His speech
was rather humorous, at the expense Of
his opponents. He reviewed his course
in both branches of the state legislature,
referring to bis elective Judiciary amend
menis and his primary election law.
Major Vardamau came next on the
program. He was dramai. from the
start, aud this and his good voice coul-
msnded marked attention His fights
Of oralory we're the prineip lectures Of
his address, but he paid some attention
to his theries, especially lie division II
the school fluid.
The last outhe lror mwss Judge F.
A. ciiiz The Judge srene .,liguesl
from his ling hours Of patient waiting.
hut he spoke With great animation. and
outlined his platform as veil as the
shoii time would permit He favors
u.iio ~ tex books, "a agricuiiui J com
missioner. encouragement Of foreign
capita and immigration. and the buill-
ing OF cities and harbors.
The Vardaman men were decidedly
more dsmonsiraiive in their applause
OF neii isvaii'e sud Il Is our opinion
thu .stsrr number Of the audience
were favorable 10 him. though othe.s
differ with rs. There is Que thing Ger
tam, his sch0Jl-lax scheme did not meet
with the approval Of his hearers.
Though he was applauded repeatedly
during the course Of his speech. when
he gave his views on this question there
was not the slightest evidences OF sp
ptoval.
Mt. Noel made many votes by bis
good nalured speech, aud he will get
very gooi vote IA The county.
Judge criiz aud Major vsrdaman also
made votes, aud the fight in this county
will be between them.
Governor Longino aud Judge Brame
failed to get here, which was great
disappointment 10 their friends. The
latter, however. sent a circular letter
which was read By the master of cere-
monies.
Hou. H. c. \ ounger, chairman Of the
county executive committee, introduced
the speakers In a most appropriate man
ner.
Judge S. Thrasher and Hou. c. A.
French, candidates for state senator,
we're given few minutes In which to
encourage their friends and break the
monotony.
Many ladies were present, and they
seemed exceedingly interested 10 the
discussions. They received numerous
compliments from the candidates. es-
pecially from the widower from Holmes.
The day was unpleassutly cool. which
probably prevented many from attend
ing the barbecue who expected to do so.
The parade was good and veil
planned. The band lead, followed by
the Port Gibson Rifles aud c. II. A.
Cadets. Then the candidates in car
riages. young ladies in a wagon aAd
school children on Aoat.
The decorations we're numerous and
pretty.
That there are Groverphobiacs North
as well as South the following a Brook
Ign Eagle communication shows
81 perceive. however, Mr.. Cleveland
can be generous where his heart Is in
teresled, since be has given liberal
contribution to The erection OF a mon
umeui for gallant Confederate leader.
There Is where his heart is interested
The cause OF the South was his. While
p..aldenf lie .aa ahnnl 10 return the