The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-05-22
cARMAcK HAS BEST OF AReU-
MENT AT LAWRENcE5URG
AND MAKES VOTES.
SENATOR IN SPLENDID FORM
Repeatedly interrupted With Wild
and Prolonged cheerinJ-5ad
Behavior.
BY SAMUEL J. sTocKARD.
I'm Nashville Tennessean)

the Joint debates, Gov. Patterson
struck crowd here today in the capt.
/ tai of Lawrence county-Davy Crock
ett's old home-whers his colors tri-
umphed over those of his opponent.
There was no big preponderance,
however, and the Carmack leaders
claimed that If the Alabama delega-
ton" had been eliminated, and the
large number Of Republicans who were
present had been shorn of their white
ribbons the crowd would have been
about even.
1t was learned at Columbia this
morning before the Senator left there
that he was going up against pack
ed audience at this place
Col John w. Fry received letter
two days ago from a prominent attor-
ney of Florence, Ala, informing him
that "a large and enthusiastic" del
egation from that town would be here
today Sin the interest of Patterson"
| The letter said: They will undoubt-
eddy, some of them, make good deal
of noise for him"
Alabama Crowd Noisy
They came and they were noisy and
enthusiastic They arrived on the
morning train, and were busy shout
ing for the Governor. In the party was
a kinswoman of the Governor, Miss
Weakley, daughter of former mayor
of Florence. Mayor Weallley in close
relative of the Governor, and he also
has other relatives in that place.
Crowd Is Small
The crowd today was one of the
smallest that has yet been encounter
ed in the tour of the state, but 1t was
-arqe for this section of the state. 1t
probably numbered by liberal esti-
mate, 5000 people.
i They came from every section OF the
county, and many were from Waynes-
boro the county seat of Wayne, 81
miles away.
l Heavy clowds hung over the town
during the morning and it was feared
rain would IRE ent the outdoor meet
ing. and when the debate began the IN
dications were no better, but while the
SIM did not come out during the speech
making. no rain fell, and it was prob
ably the most satisfactory open air
discussion yet held.
Very little air stirred in the trees
overhead, and the speakers voices cas-
ilv carried to the farthest limits OF the
crowd
Both men rolled and weltered in per-
spiration their collars whiting early
in the game.
: One Of Carmack's Best.
Senator Carmack made one OF MS
strongest speeches. He was in mag
+, nifcent trim, and held the audience
snellbound with interest. Time ana
I gain he was forced to ston and as ne
dealt out his sledgehammer blows ne
evoked wild demonstrations from the
. audience.
His presentation was made in an UNI
usually masterful style. His points
were made with telling effect, ana the
manner in which they were received
y showed plainly that he had convicted
) his opponent in the mids of the peo-
S ME before him, and that Gov Patter-
son cannot demand a second term with
l., "a. appnaI
$ II was an absolutely crushing de-
feat for the Governor, and distinct
2, and splendid triumph FOR the brilliant
Senator
carmack Made Votes.
There is no doubt that Senator Car
mack made votes here today Many III
the audience wore no ribbons, ana
n thew listened with tremendous inter-
est to the Senator
The Governors overflow was SO
complete and crushing that IN inc
closing mart of the Senator's speech
Or some of the Patterson men in the rear
t. began to interrupt him by yelling for
ly the Governor in an effort to destroy
the Irresistible appeal of the Senator.
Lawrence county is said to be IN
doubt but after this debate 1t Is very
probable the word will be given out
from old Lawrence like It has been
z coming from old Sumner since the de-
bate there.
h. The Carmack men are confident OK
e. carrying this county.
ol Senator Carmack was repeatedly IN
an terrupted by John English, broth
ne or of Patterson's appointee, Flour
de nov English, warden at the Brushy
N. Maintain prison, and he was so per