The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06
PERSONALITIES NO LONGER
 ENLIVEN THE JOINT DEBATE

 proceeding. man arose and called out Listen, gentlemen. listen.' The speaker misunderstood the Interruption and stop- ped. expecting to be asked question.
 Go on." cried voice i've are listen- ing" and there was applause
 The Warrior Improvements.
 He carefully explained the duties of a Congressrnan and dwelt at great length on the Warrior river improvements, speaking rather technically of the work. He spoke of Bankhead's alleged utilization with railroads. saying he fully ap- prcciated the gravity of the charges. but he was fortified with the proofs of every statement he made. Bankhead, he saiJ. could not stand on the explanation ne had made of these documents. He had failed In every case to explain his vo.e on the railroad measures.
 The railroads can get him cheap called voice. but Hobson did not hesd the interruption
 In speaking of his failure to register, and the accusation that he was not Il Democrat. he spoke of Bankhead as .'cu- quetting with the Populist Party" Hob son was speaking fast and in thrilling tones when one man called, He (Bank- heaD thinks the railroads will send him back, to Congress" Hobson begged that he be not further interrupted. My time is short" he said. and I must hurry on like a race-horse."
 Defends Morgan's Policy.
 Reaching his navy scheme. he defend ed Senator Morsan's foreign policy. He said Bankhead stood against Morgan on these foreign spolicies He failed. he dee clared. to find one single man or woman who did not agree with him on his naval scheme with which he seems prepared to cure all Government ills. It was true, he said, that the politicians were stana- ing against the people. But he (Bank- head) will be the first of the SIS Con- gressmen to be overthrown with thls Heaven-given proposition" (Cheers).
 Closing. near o'clock, he appealed to the audience to begin in this district 10 put an end to the domination of ma chine politicians. and 10 give power back to, the people. Before Hobson concluded the people from Cordova and Oakman began leaving the hall, and as he closed the meeting broke up with enthusiastic cheering.
 With Horse Creek seven miles away, across the Warrior River, and no trains, it was thought that the appointment would be cancelled.
 win you go to Horse Greek tonight:"' Hobson was asked.
 ''of course.' hc answered. "T have promised the people would be there"
 Bankhead had said earlier in the day that the trip to Horse Creek was too much for him, but one of his friend5 had come over to CorGova and he said he would go. Vehicles were awaiting the candidates outside the hall. and without supper Hobson and Bankhea6 left on their wild ride over the noun tains. They occupied the same seat in | buggy.
 Owing to the inaccessibiIity to telegraph wires of Horse Creek and the prohabl:- ity of being too late for a debate, tho newspaper men cut out the trip and eausft "a freight train late at night for Birininwham to spend Sunday
 Monday at Eayette Court House. The next joint debate will take place Monday morning at 10 7o' clock at Bank heads home. Fayette Courthouse, ana there Is much curiosity to see what sort of a reception will meet him there. Hob son will spend Sunday in Fayette Court house, Bankhead will go to Birmingham tomorrow morning and return to his home at night.
 After the speaking tonight. Hobson was as fresh as he ever appeared, notwith- standing he had covered many miles and spoken at length.
 when ne tAihe0 or ms. promise to meet the people of Horse Creek tonight, 1t was with an earnestness that conveyed the impression that he would swim the War rior if 1t became necessary to keep that engagement.
 "Wili you go to Montgomery to attend the meeting of the State Committee?" asked him. just as he was leaving Cor dova.
 No" he replied; q am up here on im- portant business, and haven't got tInne."
 Will you go?" Bankhead was asked
 No. he replied; T guess I'll stay, too"
 Much interest Is manifested in the forthcoming action of the committee. and the general impression is that the matter of Hobson's eligibility will be referred to the District Committee. One thing is certain. if Hobson does not go on the ticket, Walker County will witness an up- heaval
 Birmingham Is to enjoy the novel enter tainment of joint debate between Hob son and Bankhead for-the benefit of ths Vulcan Fund" Both candidates have been invited to go there at a date to he fixed. and Hobson has accepted the inv- tation.