Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-20

, Never was a more cordial, enthu-
I siastic welcome rendered to any man.
rejoice to have the privilege to pre-
, sent to you tonight the next governor
of Texas, the Hon. T. NJ Campbell"
Time and space will not permit Civ
ing in full the words Of deep gratitude
feelingly expressed by Colonel Camp
bell. Cherishing the ambition to be
come chief executive of the people,
having been chosen the standard bear
er of the great Democratic party, the
manifestation shown tonight by his
friends and neighbors was indeed graf
flying In battle to again place in the
hands of the people the reins of gov
eminent, with dangers threatening
and difficulties on every hand, the
demonstrations of good will were evil
dence that he had the confidence and
support of the people, a trust he ac-
cepted and would defend.
Needless to say, his remarks were
cheered TO the echo time and again.
Hon. A. G. Greenwood, who accom-
panied Colonel Campbell from Dallas,
spoke of the many receptions rendered
the party from Dallas to Palestine.
At Longview Colonel r. B. Levy, Mr..
Campbell's benefactor, who had taken
Tom Campbell from the saw mill and
started him in life, affectionately
greeted Mr.. Campbell with the words:
God bless you, my boy l always
knew it was in you"
At Jacksonville, an old darlley, an
old-time slave of Colonel Campbell's
father, rejoiced in the honor bestowed
on his masters son, and the meeting
of the two was pathetic and touching
When Mr.. Greenwood spoke of the
fact that every man, woman and child
at Palestine did honor Mr.. Campbell
by their presence in welcoming him
home, voices from the vast throng re-
minded him that Elkhart, Bethel, Elm
town, Brushy Creek--in fact, all OF
Anderson county, was represented.
Hon. S. A. McMeans chairman of
the Campbell campaign c61S9yttee,
was called, and from his heart thanked
the people for their wonderful mani
festation, showing that Colonel Camp
bell always had their friendship and
good will. The success that was
theirs was due to their faithfulness
and untiring efforts This is not only
true of East Texas, but the entire
state
Trav. Dashiell, introduced as the
man with not only sand between his
toes" but sand in his hair and gizzard
having just come out of the wreck on
the Texas and Pacific at Forney, spoke
along similar lines as former speakers,
but added the magnificent reception
strengthened Mr.. Campbell in all that
was good. His judgment was placed
on a higher plane aud that when as
governor he assumed his duties and
great responsibility the real fight
would be won. Give him then. as now.
your encouraging word; stand by him
as you have in this campaign and his
victory will rebound to your good veal
and welfare.
Congressman Gregg spoke of the
magnificent fight OF the Palestine del
egation, referring to the Jealous work
Of Oscar Dugey, who lost three hats,
two coats and twenty-four bandanna
handkerchiefs. Dugey led in every
demonstration for Campbell at Dallas.
and never slept or ate. AS a result. |
he returned home vestless. knocked
out, while the rest brought home the
spoils and the next governor Of Texas.
Congressman Gregg paid glowing
tribute to the standard bearer of the |
Democracy of Texas. In his remarks
he alluded TO the matchless. peerless
Bryan, and set the crowd wild with
enthusiasm.
Other speakers followed, among
them President John r. Hearne Of the
Board of Trade and Mr. o. J. Dugey.
after which finely decorated victoria
drawn by four jet black horses was
driven to the platform and Mr. Camp
bell and his party were taken to their
residence on South Sycamore street |
The Post stated that the reception
rendered Mr.. Campbell would surpass
anything undertaken heretofore in An
derson county. Saturday night. when
shoppers throng the business streets.
no one would have ever dreamed TO
find the stores. the ice cream parlors
and saloons closed The lid was on
good and hard, business f0rsaken and
the staid merchant and banker WED
with the school boy in turning ioose
/ his vocal organs.