The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-04
OUTLOOK IN HENRY
SENTIMENT RAPIDLY TURNING TO-
 WARD CUNNINGHAM.
Lieutenant Governor Makes Two Speech es At Headland and His Hearers Are Convinced and Enthused
 By His Addresses.

Headiand. June s.-(special )--Lieu- tenant Governor R. M. Cunningham. as stated in The Advertiser. today delivered two addresses here yesterday In the af- ternoon his audience was composed en- tirely of countrymen and filled the main auditorium of the Academy. overfiowins into the two wings.
 The speech was closely followed and at times was interrupted with applause-es- pecially that portion of 1t which showed to railroad rate regulation and had been a. consistent advocate of this doctrine for quarter of century. His position osa the convict question. child labor, disposi- ton of the surplus in the treasury, educa- tion revealed to his hearers the fact ths$ there are many important questions pre- senting themselves and that the "on4 idea" man must be relgated to the rear.
 pr. Cunninghams speeches were broad and liberal, his references to his opponent respectful and kind.
 As many of the business men of the town could not attend the afternoon speeches. by special request the Doc ct this latter meeting his audience was nearly as large as the former, and fully half of it were ladies. Your correspondent interviewed some of the men who heard the speeches and these exprssions of individuals is as fol- lows;
 George Y. Malone heard Mfr. Cunning ham at Dothan and here also. He said; "The Doctors speech at Dothan was re- ceived with enthusiasm and left a pro- found impression. He is opening the eyes of the people of Aiabama and deserves the large audiences that are greetins him."
 W. M Mitchell. e prominent manufao- turer of this place: '"rhe address must have impressed all with the honesty of the speaker. I do not hesitate now to say. will support him."
 J. H. spivy. an influential planter and saw mill man. said: 'T was delighted with the address and am sure 1t carried conviction to many"
 Ed. Lindsay. capitalist and farmer, "rhe speech has aroused new enthusiasm in me off tho Doctor and his candidacy"
 J. B. Kirkland. merchant and farmers Y liked the way the Doctor talked Is has the stamp of honesty and manhood"
 P. L. Parish. well known farmer: X was we'll pleased and am more than ever convinced that Cunningham Is the man for governor.
 z. T. Davies one of the most conserve tive and careful men in the town; 'T am convinced that MT. Cunningham Is the man for governor"
 Prof. A. M Scott Masonic lecturer ana well known throughout the state: @fs was the eieanest political speech I ever heard. He treated his opponent in man ly, respectful manner and the effect was wonderful. There are many now. pro- nounced Cunningham men. who were nos for him before.''
 Elijah willis. prominent and respecte" planter: ''Dr. cunningham's position on all the great questions at issue. meet my hearty approval He certainly gained votes here. His arguments was unan~ swerable."
 A. J. Livingston. q land owner ana farmer of great influence: "I think Dr. Cunningham's speech, in every detail. was a masterpiece from an oratoricai ane logical standpoint. He clinched my vote.
 Prof c. F. Jackson. principal of the school: T was greatly pleased and edi- fled by the address,
 Rev J. H. Rife. pastor of the Baptist Church "The address was clean anS instructive argument"
 Many others expressed themselves in most flatterinG terms.
 Dr. Cunningham. by special request, ao~ dressed meeting of the Sunday Schools of Headland this evening at the Baptis' Church. large crowd heard him alons religious and moral lines The occasion seemed to be an inspiration to the Doetos and he was at his best.
 All classes of the people here were, captivated by Dr. Cunninghams person alitv and genial disposition. The poiit'- cal aspect of the county has undergone, a change and Henry County will give Gun rIngham a vote to which he can point