Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-02-04
CLOSE Of CAMPA|G
WAS AT COURTHOUSE LAST
NIGHT WITH MUCH SPEECH
MAKING.
Applause Tor the Candidates Who
Spoke and Applause for Some
Who Did Not.
THOSE WHO MADE SPEECHES >

The campaign for county offices
came to close last night in blaze
of fire works when the candidates ad-
dressed a big mass meeting at the
courthouse. The big crowd cheered
each speaker, and even cheered for
some who did nct speak. Perhaps the
most stirring speeches of the campaign
were made in the closing arguments
as each candidate seemed to warm up
to the OCCASION The circuit court
room was crowded to the doors and
many hundreds We're turned away.
band C.f music was present and helped
to make the occasion rOusing one.
Judge j. S. Thurman was unani-
mously chosen TO preside after the
meeting was called to order, and he in-
troduced each speaker OF the evening.
judge Thurman presided in an able
manner ami kept good order through
cut the evening.
Hon. H. n fo4eY uncpposed as
candidate for the state senate was
first introduced and made a good inn
PRESTON He reviewad his record
since he was first chosen to represent
Jefferson county in the legislature, and
said every public act of his had been
for the peoples good. He told about
his fight On The antitrust bill and an
nounced that he would guard the peo
pies interest as faithfully in the sen
ate as he did in the house.
Mr.. S. A. Miller was the next speaker
introduced and in a few we'll chosen
words told what policy he would fol-
low if sent to the house of representa-
tives.
Mr.. w B. Sorrells came next and
made good impression. He was also
candidate for the legislature and
would guard the peoples interests
faithfully. Mr.. Sorrells t2ld many
amusing stories and kept his audience
in good humor all the time.
Mr. Alex H. Rowell while not having
much Of reputation as public speak
er, made a ringing speech and entirely
eclipsed all previous efforts. He told
the voters what he wanted to do for
Jefferson county and by his very man
ner convinced his hearers cf the truth
OF his statements. He favored the es
tablished pay day law and numerous
other bills for the benefit of the work
ing men,
Mr.. S. j. Hunt made another OF his
we'll known speeches telling of his
plans and aims if selected to represent
the people in the lower branch CT the
legislature. Mr. Hunts speech was
we'll received.
The real fireworks of the evening
n came when Mr. E. j. Kerwin. candidate
q 1cr county Judge, made his speech. He
denounced Hon. Creed Caldwell fol
ID Withdrawing from the race and he de
S nounced Judge Tom NJ Phillips To-
81 not doing so. Mr. Kerwins orator.
gS was received with vocifercus applause
III Judge Phillips was present but di(
I'M not speak, saying that he did not neet
IN TO answer the arguments made agains
mi him.
Ssjr Mr.. Jesse r. Core then followed t.
tell the people why he should be chos
e en- county clerk. He dwelt considera
aM oly on the policy of the Graphic for it
AAN interest in Mr.. Sallee's behalf, bu
entirely ignored the fact that other pa
ss# pers had taken an active interest i
s@3 other candidates. Mr.. Ccre would sur
M press the freedom of the press so ia
lF as the county clerks race is concern
TED
# Mr L. T. Sallee then told of tn
|M years he had served as deputy count