The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-19
Up and Be Doing,Men of
Cumberland.
AYE, AND WE WILL
The First Large and Enthusiastic
Gathering Of Democrats at Fayette-
vile During the Campaign.
GIenn's Warmth Communi-
'cates Itself to His
Hearers.

Especial to News and Observer
Fayetteville, N. c., Oct 18.-Hon.
r. b. Glenn spoke to about 1000
people here to-day, the large armory
being filed with beautiful women and
strong men, in marked contrast to the
reception of the Republican candidate
some days ago when no ladies ana
less than fifty men. part of these Dem
ocrats were out to hear the speeches.
The Governors salute began at
dawn, and by eleven o'clock about one
hundred horSemen had gathered from
all parts of the county as a special
escort. A parade was formed ana
well managed by Chief Marshal c. J.
Cooper, headed by the Holt Morgan
band, marched down Person street to
the Confederate monument on Greene,
down Grove to Coolspring, then up
Person to the armory.
The dust was fearful, showing the
enthusiasm of the brave ladies who
continued in and defied it. At times
one could not see the line of march
fifty feet ahead.
Mr.. Glenn delivered powerful ora
ton which was warmly and tumultu-
ously received. He showed some
hoarseness at first. but this passed off.
He had been under a great strain, as
his train due to a freight wreck at
Wade, did not reach here until almost
daylight.
The meeting was called to order by
County Chairman Hon. H. L. Cook,
Hon. John G.. Shaw introduced Mr..
Glenn. On the stage were a number
of prominent Democrats, among them,
Hon. C. B. Patterson, Hon. w. j.
Green, Hon J. G.. Shaw. Major E. J.
Hale, N. A. Sinclair, Esq, Major A.
A. MacKethan, the county officers and
others.
Mr.. Glenn held his large crowd en-
chained from start to finish.
In his Introductory remarks he re-
ferred most gracefully to Major Sted-
man. which act was warmly applaud
ed He referred also to being no
stranger here and to his we'll remem-
bered debate with Mary Ann Butler.
He said he had warned the people
then and how truly was shown in to-
days news of the last decision in the
bond suit in which he appeared in 1t
trumped up suit against the State. He
said that most OF the good Populists
had returned, if any are still out, he
strongly appealed for their return.
He then went on, taking UP one by
one the issues before the people and
handling them with the force and con-
summate skill that are characteristic
Oh the man. his power WAS SIlONll III
The intense eagerness that lit the eyes
and flushed or whitened the faces of
his listeners, by the moisture that gilt
tered on suddenly dropping eyelashes.
by the sudden relaxing Of tense facial
muscles under the ripping light of
laughter. Aye, it was a grand speech
and no synopsis Of 1t will do the adj
dress Justice 1t will have great eff
feet here too. This has been the only
large and enthusiastic gathering in
the campaign thus far, the joint coun-
ty canvass even falling to draw the
usual crowds. But at last-to-night
the people are fully aroused and
aroused for work.
Capt Glenn closed with an
appeal to close differences, get
to work and increase majority. and
we expect to do it. His whole address
was powerful appeal to North Car
olinians to arise and do their duty
politically and every way. He held
before us our great resources and
great future if we but used the talents
entrusted to us by our great Creator.
This speech was one that will not
be forgotten in Cumberland.