Our Candidate

And next congressman, the Hon. i Thomas E. Barkworth, of Jackson, is no new, untried or unknown 'man. In naming him for congressional' ' honors, the democrats of the second district have presented for the suffrages of the people a man of sterling personal worth and high moral character; a man in the very merid; ian of his mental and physical powers, possessing native talent of a high order, which he has disciplined by years of the closest application to study and the practical affairs of a busy life, making him the peer of any man who has ever sat in the house of representatives from the second district. He is thoroughly versed in the history of his country, a deep student of social and political science, and abreast of the thought of the day on all current issues. He is gifted with language, and being thoroughly posted, is a rapid, forceful and argumentative speaker. He is a master of sarcasm, and does not hesitate to use it in emergencies, with telling effect. His experience in court, where he has a large practice, has developed alertness and made him always ready. The possession of these qualifications and traits was what made him a leader in the legislature early in his first term. As chairman of the judiciary committec in the democratie legislature of 1891, he rendered valuable service to the state and his party. He was emphatically a working member and always in his place. His diligent industry, his grasp of all questionsof law, and ability on his feet, made him a most valuable man. Recognition of the value of these services by his party led him, at the earnest solicitation of the leaders, and at a great personal sacrifice to himself, to stand for re-election in 1892. He gained farther prestige as the leader of the minority during the last session. He grew steadily in the estimation of his party associates and all who observed his career, and he carne to be looked upon as a most promising man. The people generally have confidence in him because he is one of them and in sympathy with all their aspirations and striving after what is right and for the betterment of their condition. He is the sworn foe of Plutocracy and class distinctions and believes in the equality of all men before the law. He is therefore opposed to all so called protection and a firm believer in democratie principies, generally. He believe the duty of the hour to be the advancement of the banner of tariff reform to the position demanded by the people and to this end the driving from power the rascáis who are chargable with the failure to carry out party pledges. Mr. Barkworth has convictions on all the questions of the day and is fearless and outspoken in his advocacy of them. He is not narrow or stationary, however, but holds opinions subject to revisión by the: power of advancing thought and 1 creased light. These traits fit hirn to carry the democratie banner in the approaching battle of the ballots, and will j able him to render even more valuable service to his country and party on the broader field of national affairs, than he did in the last two legislatures. When Mr. Barkworth goes to Washington he may be depended upon to study deeply the issues upon which he will be called to act an 1 to give the full measure of his ability to what is for the interest of all the people.