The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-06-05
CAMPBELL CLUB FORMED


Intil few days ago practically
no interest in the gubegnatorial CON
test had been displayed by the Ellis
county voters. but the friends and
supporters OF the various aspirants
Tor that office are now beginning to
line up for their favorite candidate.
They are not only talking for their
man, but they have commenced TO
work with an activity which means
that there Will be something doing
in old Ellis during the remainder of
the campaign. From present indica-
tions the contest in the county Just
at this time is between Campbell aud
Brooks. although Judge Bell Is de-
yeloping considerable strength in
some sections. Colquitt will no
doubt receive some votes in the coun-
ty, but not enough to entitle him to
any serious consideration in the con-
test for the majority Of Ellis county's
convention vote. In the beginning
of the campaign 1t was generally
conceded that Brooks would lead in
Ellis county but, the fact has lately
developed and must be admitted by
an impartial observer that Campbell
will be a close second, if. in fact, he
does not come under the wire a few
lengths ahead. However. IT will re-
al gnr ha
matter on July 2S. In the mean
time the partisans of the gubernatori-
al candidates will do some lively
hustling in the tall timbers
The first move toward the organi-
zation of political club was made
yesterday afternoon when the friends
of Campbell met at the court house
and formed the Tom Campbell Club
of Waxahachie. The club started off
with large membership, and names
are still being added to the list. The
meeting was called to order by ]. T.
Gill, who explained the purpose of
the gathering. He was elected tempo
rary chairman. After the enrolment
| of names had been completed the fol
| lowing officers were elected.
| O. A. Finley. presidant; J. T. Gil
lvica president, W ~ Ownby. sacrs
! ltAry
II The followinx recept1sn cnsnsnats
!: was appointed to meet Judge Can
}. bell when he arrives in the c
IS Thursday morning to address
voters that afternoon at three o'cle
t. c. r. Gibson, J. X. Mayhem. Dr.
;, B. Ferguson. T. J. Middleton, j.
: Gill, j. C. Lumpkfns. DR.. w. d. Boy
: Phil Bertram. Col. r. H. ConnaH
and Joe Bogard.
membership committee was al
pointed as follows: Dr. Ferguson, .
c. Lumpkins and Frank Chapman
Judge Campbell is expected to ar
rive in the city Thursday morning
at 9:51 over the Katy. He viii
speak in the district court room tina
| afternoon at O'Clock.
o. A. Finley, the president OF the
| club. has been appointed manager OF
Judge Campbell's campaign in Ellis
| county. Mr.. Finley is an ex-com-
missioner and one of the county 5
most successful and influential farm
| ers.
| Another meeting of the club will
be held at the court house this even
| ing at six O'Clock.
While the Campbell men were or
gauizing, the supporters of Judge
| Brooks were not idle. Membership
lists for q Brooks club We're circu-
lated in the city Yesterday and a
Ilarge number of signatures obtained
| Judge Brooks speaks here June II.
land arrangements are being made
to give him rousing reception The
/ hour tor judge Brooks 10 speak ha'
hygn changed from 2 10 4 p. m. This
/ l,haurr has been mude SO that thos,
who attend from Ennis, Palmer and
| Ferris may hear the address and re
lturu home ou The o'clock train.