Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-11-10
BIC CROWDS
HEAR HOOPER
AND TAYLOR

Capt. B.W. Hooper and R. L. Tay-
lor, the opponents in the race for the
governorship of Tennessee, addressed
large crowds in the valley in closing
their campaigns.
On Thursday republicans and fusion
democrats heard with enthusiasm the
plain, practical speech of Mr.. Hooper,
and many were disappointed because
they could not get into the court
room at Jasper where the speaking
was held. Those who heard Mr..
Hooper we're well pleased with his ad-
dress, and those who did not were
greatly disappointed The speaker
was introduced by Rev. J. C. Lam
bert, a Baptist minister. and leader
in the fusion movement in the county.
The following Confederate veterans,
supporters of the fusion movement,
were assembled near the stand: r, III.
Price, J. W. Snapp w, r. Pope, Alb
Deakins, Capt. H. W. Hill, S. b.
Drumright, w. B. Drumright, H. A.
Williamson, Jay Beene. 1t was the
largest political gathering ever held in
Jasper, and Austin Coppinger, an ar
dent republican of this city, said on
his return that he had never failed to
attend political gathering, but had
never seen the like. At the conclusion
of the address of the speaker, Miss
Louise Kelly, daughter of j. G Kelly,
presented him with beautiful bou-
quet from the ladies of Jasper, and
one of the ribbons contained a hand
painted portrait of Mr.. Hooper. The
address consumed one hour and forty
five minutes, and the applause was
frequent and liberal, apparently no
point escaping the audience. On his
arrival in Jasper the candidate was
met by reception committee compos-
ed of J. G. Kelly, J. G. Lancaster
and others, and escorted TO the Lankes-
ter Hotel, preceded by band, where
Mr.. Hooper received prominent re-
publicans and fusion men Of the coun-
ty and valley. Delegations were pre-
sent from Bledsoe and Sequatchie
counties to do honor to the apostle of
On Monday Senator Taylor closed
his campaign with addresses at Jasper
and South Pittsburg. Two extra cars
attached to the morning train brought
an enthusiastic host of Taylor support
ers to Jasper, and when the people
were all gathered to listen to the
'Apostle of Sunshine, it was esti-
mated that over 1000 we're present.
The speaking was held from the south
porch of the court house, and for near
ly two hours the eloquence of Bob
Taylor kept things interesting. Many
who differ with Mr.. Taylor in his
views, were charmed by the classic
manner in which he put things and
laughed at his jokes and witticisms,
and possibly flowned when he said
they did not like so well.
His followers made the welkin ring as
he drove barb after barb of sarcasm or
invective against the republican and
fusion leaders and principles. He
talked as only Bob can, and persuasion
was prominent feature of his speech
As he leaned over and called upon the
boys to "come on over" to his cause,
which unfortunately for the likings of
many who live in sunny Tennessee, is
the whiskey cause, even if yelled with
lenial.
A band also lent music to charm the |
,ar and soothe the breast, and the
bright, warm sunshine instilled its
pleasing glow. Truly Bob is favored |
sven by the elements. A senator
lrawing a princely salary, man gift
ID with all eloquence, a three times
governor of Tennessee, and having it
hrust upon him to reach out and |
yrasp the golden apple fourth time.
A laudeau from South Pittsburg bore
Taylor from that city to Jasper, drawn
by handsome team, decorated with
white ribbons, and a reception com
nittee, which embraced every Bob
Taylor democrat as far as we can see,
vas on hand to receive him when he
cached the speaking place, and ac-
orded him generous applause as he
lnfolded the veil from the labyrinth
# his argument.
By the time this gets in print, the
history of the contest between the two
nen will have been made. Some one
will have been defeated. AS far as
ur own wishes are concerned we have
70 idea that the fusion cand idate, Ben
J. Hooper, who is the leader of those
rho oppose the unholy carnival at
Nashville, will sit in the governors
eat. However, there will be no let up
y the prohibitionists and church peo-
lie of Tennessee, republicans and DEM
Gratis, to rebuke at the ballot box as
liquor manufacturing and
liquor selling.