The Forrest City times., 1908-03-06

est young girls that the candidates ever had to wait on them in the per sons of Misses Eula Hall, Flossie Ritchie, Mamie and Hattie .Higbee, Imogene West and Ida Murphy The candidates demonstrated their appre- citation by eating heartily, and were afterwards in such good humor with the world and themselves that they scarcely had the heart to oppose each other in the speaking.
 However, when the time arrived, they repaired to the Goldberg Hal, ,and there by turns, addressed very grati- flying audience. Judge NJ. F. Remley presided with the dignity of a Ches- terfeld, and presented the candidates all of whom were given a respectful hearing and frequent applause.
 When the legislative candidates had finished speaking, Sheriff Williams gave an account of his stewardship. Bill Williams is an old campaigner. He knows more about politics in a minute than most of us do in day. He was perfectly at ease, Spoke dis passionately and reviewed his admin istration in manner that convinced his hearers of his rugged honesty and sterling endeavor to serve the people the best he could in jpreservinV the peace and dignity of the county, col lecting the revenues and hunting down criminals. He challenged his opponent to cite single instance of dishonorable conduct on his part. and said if he could prove that he had ever been guilty of wrong doing he would quit the race.
 Mir. A. l.. Stevens was next on the programme. MT. Stevens has never sought office before, and iS not an orator, but he presented his claims in d manly. straightforward manner. and his speech was creditable to him. and well received. He referred to the Tucker & Swan $500 transaction with Mr. Williams, which has been before the public for ten days Or more and criticised MT. Williams upon his ac- tion in the matter He produced the papers in the case and said that MT. Williams had exceeded his authority i'll accepting the money. even though he doubtless meant to do no wrong
 SpypraI ar hor uapt lar,o,, their candidacy in very brief talks. and the exercises came to q close
 The candidates spoke at Goodwin Tuesday, and at Palestine "Wednesday. Yesterday they rested and let Jeff do the talking. and today they were to have been at Bible Union. but owing to high water. could not ill the ap- pointment.
 The Times man has been 50 occu- pied with other pressing duties that he has not been able to attend the speakings in person. and therefore cannot give detailed account.
 The campaign is moving along quietly and good humoredly. No bit terness has as yet entered into it. and Eve hope there will be no ill feelings Eengendered. The candidates are all neighbors and friends and we hope nothing may happen to mar the se- renity Of their kindly feelings for each other.
 f NOTES.
 The Cleaners addef about t4a 10 their exchequer.
 So far aS the candidates are con cerned they would just as soon do all their speaking al Wheetley as not that is If those sweet and beautiful ladies would continue to serve them with such choice yiands.
 All who had not visited Wheetley lately were considerably surprised to see how rapidly that little city k growing. and coming To the front. Tine new railroad is the prime mover.
 As usual when our women have anything to do with public occasions, they come in for all Of the credit. Well. they deserve it, God bless them. They always make it d success.