Arizona republican., 1904-10-24
THE BUCKEYE BARBECUE
A Political Event to Be Long Remem.
 bered in That NeighbOrhood.


 Buckeye. Ariz.. Oct 2O.-(SpeciaI cor respondence of The Republican)- )-The Buckeye barbecue is a thing of the past, but will remain with those who were in attendance as a pleasant mem ory for years to come. The day was ideal and while the crowd was not as large as had been expected on ac- count of the funeral services of the father of our leading merchant, Riley Johnson, yet it was an enthusiastic one.
 MT. Ernest Fuller, formerly of Pine. Ariz.. took charge of the cooking of the large steer that was butchered for the occasion. And to say that he was a success as a cook would be putting 1t rather light. Every one had words of praise for his grand success and the fine quality Of the meat.
 Mir. Hirst of Phoenix arrived at the grounds with MT. J. M Jamison, who was the speaker of the day. at about 1l:30 o'clock: the other candidates. and the band were later on account of the long distance and rough roads. At about 1:30 the committee announced that dinner was ready and for every one to eat all they desired, as there was plenty and to spare.
 After dinner the people gathered in front of the platform made for the oc- casion, which by the way was nicely decorated with bunting. with two large flags for an awning over the speak CTS heads. The meeting was called to order by A. D. Zander of Buckeye. but as it was a joint meeting with Ar lington. through courtesy the chair manship was turned owed to Malin Lewis of that place. After a few re- he fri ha Irx,,- the day.
 As Brady O'Neill had made some per sonal remarks about MT Jamison at democratic rally at Buckeye recent ly he proceeded to correct those re- marks and said that If at any time. whether now or while in office. any one could prove the statement MT O'Neill made to be true, he would resign his office if elected or quit the ticket be- fore election" He further said that 'the republicans had made no personal attacks in this campaign and were not going to-" After clearing up his record he proceeded to discuss the democratic platform in a business like manner and he showed how little hope Buckeye could have have for a railroad in the near future if the next legislature was democratic and fulfilled the pledges Of their platform. In conclusion he said that he did not want any one to vote his ticket unless he thought the repub- lican ticket contained the best men for their respective places. After his speech Mir. Jamison left at once for Phoenix.
 The chairman next introduced James E. Bark, candidate for the council He made a short talk and was followed by Watson Pickren, who said that this was his first candidacy as a party nom inee but if l get such feeds as I have had today I will become a chronic office seeker" E. A. Spaulding then made a few remarks. when John A Marshall was given the floor by Mir Lewis, as the next treasurer. He made a brief but eloquent address and said that every time he saw an American flag with it's many stars it made him think that there should be one more there, a { least, to represent Arizona.
 w. C. Foster, nominee for recorder, was introduced and made a short talk when he was followed by Judge Phil lips, who kept the audience in laughter from start to finish. He sai i'd that some of the other nominees had to be beg ged to accept the nomination, but they did not have to beg him, for he jumped at the chance of getting it. W. P. Rich ardSOn, nominee for district attorney, Jack Stewart. nominee for supervisor, and W. w. Cook all made short talks. Mir. Cook answered a question asked him to the satisfaction of all.
 Next the precinct candidates were called for. MT. B. c. Meskimons was introduced as the nominee for justice of the peace. He said he was out for the office and would appreciate the peoples votes. John Roberts. nominee for constable, received the nosiest greeting of the day. Last on the list was Chaplain Scott, whose speech was second best of the occasion. The main theme of his speech was economy and justice to all and his talk was good, as they always are.
 There was a grand ball and rally at Buckeye last night and announcements were made for q rally at Liberty to- night and another rally at Arlington Friday night The ball at Buckeye was supplied with music by the band from Phoenix and was enjoyed by alL
 The people of this vicinity seem to be well plea sed with the republican ticket and are going to give it good big vote on the 8th of Novem- Der.