The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-06-12

for whom he was named. Prof Z. y
I Carmack. a Mississippi school teacher
IIt was il the possession Of Rev. J. Il
Bell. Of Martin, one Of the oldest min
+ insters Of the Memphis conference
who was a close friend Of the elder
ICarmack. and was a schoolmate Of
the senator's at JacintO, Miss. al
Thought much older than the senator
Speaking in Court House Yard.
The speaking was held from beau
ufuHy decorated stand on the east
side Of the court house. The stage
was equally divided between the recep-
ton committees, consisting of four
teen on a side. Mrs. NJ. R. Patterson,
who came up with the governor from
Union City, occupied a seat on the
stand. with Miss Sarah Patterson, the
governors daughter, and Mrs. Patterl
sons sister, Miss Lenora Gardner Of
Union City. and Mrs. D. C. Taylor Of
Union City.
Congressman Finis J. Garrett pre-
sided over the debate, having been
agreed upon by both sides. .
The speaking began at 1912 o'clock
in order to allow the candidates TO
catch the Alp train for Paris.
Senator carmack Begins.
Senator Carmack was the first
speaker. He began by paying fine
tribute to the presiding officer, accord
ing to him as an able, brilliant and
patriotic representative who had al
ready made a reputation in congress
second to none, and he predicted for
him a splendid career. He paid a
tribute to the Confederate soldiers,
and expressed his gratitude to the
great number of them who had
marched in his parade.
His declaration of principles ELECTED
great applause, particularly the first
plank in his platform-the whisky
question. This plank has aroused tre-
mendous enthusiasm at every appoint
ment in the West Tennessee bottoms,
and shows the great army of unterri-
fed democrats in this division are
in favor of driving |
every saloon from the borders of the !
state.
Crowds Governor on Primary.
For the past ten days the senator
has been asking the governor to agree
to leave the nomination to a popular
vote, under the governors own plan, !
with the election results in every coun- I
ty canvassed, returned and declared
by the election officers, appointed by
the governors own subcommittee,
and challenging the governor to join
him in a request to the state commit
tee to change the plan to this method.
The committee will do it if you ask
It to-" says the senator to the COVER
lor. "You made it frame up the pres
ent plan, and you can make it change
t if you want to. Now, will you agree
% that?"
His arraignment of the governor on
his point is terrific, and makes tell
ng impression on the audiences.
Carmack Refutes Charge.
The feature of today's debate was
he senator's REPUTATION of statement
made by Governor Patterson in his |
ejoinder at Union City-when he was
ioting in passion and refusing to heed I
he referee-to the effect that Capt. I
oe Russell had told Senator Carmack g..
4 a joint debate with him back in t
SS7 that "Carmack would see the day /
yhen he would crawl across the state {
Dr. prohibition votes" t
Turning to the governor, Senator g
armack said: S
Governor, would you mind now CIV
lg me your authority for that state v
lent?" C
Its common report" said the gov g
rnor, Whereupon many III the audi t
nee laughed. b
We'll governor" said Senator Car
ack, addressing his opponent, the
ext time you violate the rules OF the
ebate and drag in new matter in your
,joinder, and get up and make a
large against me when / have no
lance to reply, please have some bet
+ authority ON which to base your {
large than common report" for if
| the common reports that have
zen going over this state since this
.mpaign started are to be listened to,
III and | would both be hung before W
9 could get out of this town. Great d
lighter and applause) Il
Proceeding, the senator said: ITS al
IT true. for | never had joint de- II