Oxford eagle., 1914-10-29
(By DR.. b. +. Ward)

toughncss of his political epedei
mis- they doubtless concluded that
he might not be feeling no ken
ly. as themselves, the sting of
popular rebuke and that he might
he able to apply an anodyne 10
their wounded ASPIRATION. infuse
u stimulant into their dilapidatcd
hopes and erect, in the face Of
their disaster. a bold front to the
gloom and dependency of the
situation.
We understand that the invita-
ton extended to him was for Mon
day, the 18th. the regular day for
the opening of theOctobcr term of
the court, but as the court was de
laycd and did not convene until
Thursday the 18th. Of course the
Governors appointment was adj
justed to the deferred date
lie came, Judge Tcat adjourned
court at 12 o'clock and gave him
the use of the court house for the
afternoon.
lie received complimentary in
PRODUCTION ct the hands of Hon.
Shed Hill. of Greenwood; wheth-
cr imported for the occasion. |
am unable to say. At any rate,
he is well known az one of the
leading "Caucusites' in the State
and every ''caucusite" in Mont
gomery county is in accord with
Brewer. or with any other man
who believes in the machinery of
convention and caucus politics
and is opposed 10 Lieutenant
Governor Bilbo.
Brewer consumed about two
hours and forty minutes in his
first speech. two-thirds which was
devoted 10 trying over again the
case OF Hobbs. Charlie Smith, Bill
DO and Boy e 4 Co. laboring TO
prove that justice had misscarried
in failing to land them all in the
pcniteniiary.
The Other third Of his speech
was given in complineniing him
self for his supreme and fearless
efforts to protect the States mon
ey and defend its good nainc
against n band of crooks and
eunspirators. the chief of whom
is Theodore Bilbo.
lie made loud and long appeal
for sympathy in consideration of
the sacrifice he had made, the
suffering he had endured and the
courage he had displayed in fight
ing the battle of the people
against Bilbo aud his gang Of
crooks. Said he WAS a poor man
and would be poorer when he left
the governors office than when
he entered IL.
Ii notwithstanding all this. the
people would still howl for Bilbo
and his elan yet he, himself
would be content to go down in
honorable defeat. struggling to
save them from their enemies.
His speech was a rambling, mon
otonous rehash of ISSUES that have
been settled III the courts and eli
cited ouly n very fain. reesponse
from a few of his most ardent
partisans.
After having spoken about two
hours and forty minutes TO a tir-
ed audience, he paused and stated
that he understood Hon. Lee Rms
sell was probobly in the house
and desired TO know if Mr.. Rms
sell wished to speak. Mr.. Rus
sell, having arrived late and takei
a seat in the back part of the al
dience, very few knew of his pre-
esnce, as there had been no publ
notice given that he was expecte,
Mr.. Russell arose and stated
that he did not want to tresspass
upon the time of the court, but
if the afternoon had been given
over TO public speaking. with the
consent OF the court. he would
be glad to say something. Judg'
Teat readily and courteously as
sented.
lie came forward, was introdue
ed and spoke for an hour.
His speech was like a spool OF
barbed wire surcharged with elec
ricty and being rapidly uncoiled.
/ 1t burned. sparkled and scintill
ated at every point.
Like a dagger of keen and gilt
tering steel it went straight to tn
centre of every false and inflated
assumption of his antagonis
Coming from an unlocked TO
stranger, the effect was magical
A wave of wild enthusiasm swep
back and forth, over the larg'
duhithNt, ltViu StdAL W Aibio'
while the opposition was stupifi
ed with astonishment. One o
their number who is a persona
friend of mine and was amuse,
lat the effect of the speech, told m
that the whisper ran aroun'
among them, WHO is he any-ho,
and where did he come from r.
! II is mild statement of the II
case to say that he literally d.
molished the castle of marke'
cards and marked bills whie
the Governor had erected at tn
Expense of SO much time, SO muc
breath and so much muscle.
, A punctured balloon would brit
iy express what the remains G
the Governor looked ike.
After speaking one hour h
courteously gave way for tn
, governor s rejoinder, who then r
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