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J. M. SMITH'S RECORD ON
NEGRO DISFRANCHISEMENT
T<> the Editor of The Georgian:
Enclosed pleaee And A copy of my
answer .to an editorial from The At
lanta Journal of Ita laaue of the ltth
Inst Pleaee publish It In The Georgian.
Tour* very respectfully,
JAMES M. SMITH.
' Smlthsontn, Ga., July 24, 1908.
To The Atlanta Journal:
On my return home 1 And a clipping
of your editorial from your laaue of
July 19, which was sent me by a friend,
In which you charge me with being op-
i «d to disfranchisement of the ne-
gro and white supremacy, and In favor
of one of the Atlanta rings. This edi
torial appears to be baaed on a letter
written to The Journal by P. M.
Cheney.
I have not seen P. M. Cheney's let
ter because the Issue of The Journal of
the 19th Inst, failed to reach me, which
1 regret.
I have peen a constant reader and
aulieciiber to The Journal since It was
established.
- The constitution and laws of the
state do not permit any one to be con
victed without a hearing. You will,
therefore, please allow me to briefly
►tute In the columns of your valuable
paper my side of the rase.
In 1181 Oglethorpe county was rep-
n rented in the legislature by a negro,
I did everything 1 could to prevent this,
but did not succeed. At the next legls.
Istlve election It was resolved by the
Democrats of Oglethorpe county, that
ruch should not occur again. Captain
John C. Reed, then a worthy and valu-
uhle cittern of Oglethorpe county, now
likewise such a cltlsen of Atlanta, pre
vailed on the sheriff of Oglethorpe
county to appoint fifty deputy sheriffs
to be on hand during the three days'
flection which was held In 1870. At
that time Oglethorpe county contained
nearly four thousand negro and leas
than one thousand white voters.
On the second day of tho election at
least three thousands negro voters. In
solid phalanx, approached tho court
house door with the Intention of taking
liosssaslon of the polls and electing
negroes to the legislature again. When
the head of the negro column reached
ih- doorsteps. Captain Reed and Ills
tifty deputies met them. Captain Reed,
standing on the court house doorsteps,
between the negroes and the ballot box,
surrounded by his deputies, pulled his
watch from his pocket, and holding It
open In his hand, said: '
"This Is a white man's country. The
white man must and shall rule, or per
ish In the attempt. 1 will now give you
negroes and your white allies three
minutes In which to disperse: other
wise I will not be responsible for re
sults."
' These three minutes were crltcal
ones. EveTy one stood silent and half
bseathless, not knowing whether at the
end of these three minutes peace or
War life or death, would ensue.
The negroes and their allies sudden
ly broke ranks and walked away. Two
white Democrats were elected to the
legislature, and negro rule In Ogle
thorpe county. In these brief three min
utes, was broken and white supremacy
established. It has stood from that day
to this without Interruption, a period
of more than thirty-six years. Blnce
that day no negro has ever held any
office or served on a Jury In Oglethorpe
county.
I wrs one of Captain John C. Reed's
deputies. Mr. P. M. Cheney was not.
"Where was Roderick then?”
Ills politics at that time was doubt
ful or unknown.
If the white people had displayed the
same patriotism and courage In other
states of the South, the story of recon
structlon would have been cut abort.
Even the haat of a political campaign
does not Justify or excuso a white man
In Georgia, even at this late a day. In
charging Cnptnln John C. Reed, or any
of hie deputies, with being opposed to
white supremacy.
The younger generations know but
little of the trials and dangers throufth
which white Democrats passed In tne
days of reconstruction. This Is only
one Instance of many others where
white Democrats staked their lives and
liberties to restore and enthrone white
supremacy.
All four of my opponents combined,
with Mr. P. M. Cheney thrown In for
good measure, have never done more,
If so much. In behalf of white su
premacy as was done on that day.
Bhume on any man who will write
disparagingly of the Democrats of re
construction days.
Beginning with 1878 1 was a member
of the general assembly of Georgia for
about ten consecutive years. Every
time I was elected I first submitted my
candidacy to a white Democratic pri
mary. I have never been a candidate
for any office without my nomination
being first submitted to a whlto Dem
ocratic primary.
Since the day the negro was first en
franchised, and continuously up to this
time, 1 have never had any political In
terest, or any other Interest, causing
me to favor the negro as a voter. 1
never cast a vote as a member uf the
Democratic executive committee, or In
any other capacity, In favor of allow
ing the negro to vote. 1 am In no way
responsible lfor what a majority of the
Democratic executive committee at dlf-
ferent times may or may not have dona.
1 wns not a member of the Democratic
state executive committee at the time
named by you.
If Mr. P. M. Cheney, yourself, or any
of the other candidates for governor,
will do as much as 1 have done toward
helping the white man to rule this state
for the past forty years, then I will
take pleasure In congratulating you.
Four years ago I voted against what
was then termed the "railroad ring.”
How many and who of the present can
didates for governor did the same
thing? How many and who of the pres
ent candidates for governor voted for
the candidate whom some of them now
term "the railroad ring candidate?"
Produce the evidence. If you can,
showing any leaning whatever on im
part, at any time, toward “ring rule, ’
the railroads or corporations, or Clark
Howell, or negro domination.
Such assertions without evidence to
sustain them are wholly unfair and un
justifiable.
In becoming a candidate for gover
nor. I am doing Just what Hon. Hoke
Bmlth and The Atlanta Journal both
If You Will See
that this seal le on every roll of
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you get value received for your
money.
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roll; easily applied, and Is recom
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Underwriters and Southeastern
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need our roofing and we need your
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MUST QUIT UNION
OB flUITJHE CUT
Dublin Contractors and Em
ployers Make War on
Bricklayers’ Union.
Special to The Georgies.
Dublin, Ga., July 15.—A fight le now
on between the eontractora and em
ployers of the cl(y and the Dublin
Bricklayers' Union, which Is composed
entirely of negroes.
During the past few days a number
of mechanics, contractors and masons
have signed an agreement not to work
on a Job where a member of the union
is employed, and a Ymmber of property
owners nave bail their names placed
on an agreement not to employ any
one except those who have signed the
agreement not to work with a member
of the union.
The light on the union was caused by
a strike on the Bamb' Welchselbautn
tympany, builders.
The non-union workmen say the light
on the union le whipped and the union
maaons will hava to quit the union,
leave this city or engage In another
line of wotk.
LARGE SHIPMENT
OF ELBERTA PEACHES
187 Cart Leave Home Territory
During Week for East
ern Markets.
By W. O..CLEMENT.
Special to The Georgina.
Rome, Ga., July 28.—The tolel ship
ments of Elborta peaches mads by the
fruit growers of Floyd county last
week amounted to 187 car loads. Their
destination was Northern and Eastern
markets. It Is now estimated that the
total number of car loads of Elhertas
shipped from this point will amoui^ to
GOO, and possibly more. Very little
trouble has been experienced In get
ting enough hands to gather the fruit.
Negro help has been evaded altogether.
The work Is being done by while men,
omen and children.
The earliest date now that the grow
ers entertain of disposing of their
peaches Is next Saturday. If It rains
again all this week the shipments will
be delayed for several daye more.
Death of Miss Lemming.
Miss Myrtle Lemming, the seventeen-
year-old daughter of Mrs. H. M.
I-emmlng, died at her home at Bush
Arbor, near Rome, Saturday morning,
after a lingering Illness. Miss Lem
ming was a talented and popular
young lady.
Will Go to Chattanooga.
W. C. Spencer, city passenger and
ticket agent of the Southern railway,
has been promoted to a position In
the office of the assistant general pas
senger agent at Chattanooga. He will
be succeeded by G. M. Almand, of At
lanta, who will take t-hurge of Jlio
Rome office about August 1.
Will 8psak for Hoke Smith.
Seaborn Wright, one of Floyd coun
ty's representatives to the legislature,
and Reuben Arnold, of Atlanta, will
speak In Cedartown July 28 In the In
terest of Hoke Smith. The speaking
will occur at the court-house or the
Lyceum theater.
A Fine Residence Burned.
Tho handsome country residence
owned by the late Haleted Smith, val
ued at 17,000, was totally destroyed
by lire Saturday night. It was Insured
for <4.000. Mr. Norrliw Smith was
the only occupant In the house at the
time the Are was discovered and
had a narrow escape. Just as he
leaped out of the window of the room
where he was sleeping the roof fell In,
Bey Breaks Arm.
Little Ralph, the ten-year-old son
of Mr. and Mre. C. E. Carpenter, while
out playing yesterday afternoon, fell
and brake his left arm. This makes
tho second time the little fellow has
met with a similar accident to the same
arm within the past four months.
8eerlet Fsvtr in Rems,
Scarlet .fever Is very prevalent In
some portions of the city. The Infant
of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Wadsworth, on
Eighth avenue, haa a severe caae of
the dread disease, and grave fears are
apprehended ae to the little fellow's
condition. There are now fifteen cases
of scarlet fever at Llndale, and the
disease Is ssld to be spreading at an
alarming rate.
With bTTTSchool.
Otto Harper will take charge of the
agricultural department of the Roys'
Industrial School, near Rome, this fall.
Mr. Harper Is a graduate of the Uni
versity of Georgia and has had apeclal
training In this line.
Painful Accident.
Floyd Webb met with a painful acci
dent at the hall park yeatsrday after
noon. A ball thrown by Tom-Caldwell
struck the ground and bounced, strik
ing Mr. Webb on the nose, Inflicting a
painful wound.
KEEP YOUR
ON THIS
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS IN GOLD
' •* - • )
Will be given away at the big sale of home lots at Cascade
Park in West End, Saturday, July 28, 1906. The prizes will
be $50, $30 and $20 in gold. Make your arrangements to be
with us. You might be one of the lucky ones,
at office, 12 S. Broad St.
For plats call
W. A. FOSTER, Agent.
J. W. FERGUSON, Auctioneer.
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
asked and urged me in do.
Since thle campaign opened Mr. P.
M. Cheney voluntarily tendered me hts
support. What caused him to change
Is a matter of conjecture.
"Consistency, thou are a Jewell"
JAMES M. SMITH.
Smlthonla. Ga.. July 24.
Nuraing Motners and Malaria.
The Old Standard, Grove's Tasteless
Chill Tbnlc drive* out malaria and
builds up the system. Sold by all
dealers for 27 years. Price 80 cents.
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MEETS THURSDAY
Hpeelnl to The Georgian.
Gadsden, Ala, July 28.—Gadsden haa
on her beet bib and tucker and Is
awaiting with much eagerness the
coming of the State Press Association
tomorrow. The advance guard haa al
ready begun to arrive and more are ex
pected on the late evening trains. The
executive committee will meet tomor- |
row morning at 9 o'clock, *
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Fights on dlepensariee In Georgia are
constantly being made In the general
assembly.
A bill passed the house to repeat the
act establishing the d|spensary at
Whlgham, Orady county. When it
reached the senate It was referred to
the corporation committee, who threw
It out because of a defect In the cap
tion and leek of proper legal advert!.-
"one faction appeared before Ihe com
mittee opposing the bill and two favor
ing It.
SURRENDERS TO OFFICERS
AND IS GIVEN BAIL.
Special to The Georgian.
Newberry, 8. C., July 26.—G. Wash
Hunter, who killed Elbert Copeland
near Ooldvllle on Thursday momlng,
surrendered to Sheriff Duckett, of Lau
rens county, on Saturday, and waa
granted ball In the sum of 92,04)0.
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Athens, Ga.
1906 1907
The FORTY-EIGHTH session of tho
Lucy Cobb Institute, an Initltutlon for
the education of young women of
Georgia, will reopen on WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 12. For catalogue and
room reisrvatlons apply to
MRS. M. A. LIPSCOMB,
Principal. ,
Thorough counts of Bookkeeping
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ABBEVILLE MAYOR
SUCCUMBS TO DEATH
Special to The Georgian.
Abbeville, Ga. July 98.—R. W. Can
non, mayor of Abbeville, died at 1
o'clock thla morning.
He waa elected mayor In April and
served only a few weeks before taken
III.
He leave# a wife and three sons,
Harry, Sidney and George Cot-non.
All place* of business will close at 6
o'clock for the funeral services at
Trinity church.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Trains Leave Atlanta, New Terminal
Station, corner Mitchell and
Madison Avenue.
N. B.—Following schedule figures
IRhed only os Information nud n«_ ___
guaranteed:
4:00 A. U.-No. 23, DAILY. Local to Blr-
mlncbent, making all stops; arriving la
Birmingham 10:16 s. ni.
6:30 A. M.-No. 13. DAILY. "CHICAGO
AND CINCINNATI LIMITED." M solid
vestlhuled train Atlanta to Cincinnati with
out change, composed of veatlbuled day
coechca and Pullman drawing room aleep-
Ing car* Arrtrea Rome 7:30 a. ra.; Chat-
tanongn 3:46 a. m.; Cincinnati 7:30 p. in.:
Louisville 6:16 p. m.; Chicago 7:23 t. m.
Cafe car service. All meal, between At-
lanta and Cincinnati.
6:30 A. SI.—No. 30 DAILY, to Griffin and
Cotnmbun. Arrives Griffin 7:11 a. m.; Co-
Inmbua 10 a. m.
6:16 A M.-No. 12, DAILY, loci to Mtcoa,
Brnnewlrk and Jacksonville. Makes all
stops , arriving. Macon 3:15 a. m.: Bruns
wick 4 p. m.; Jacksonville 7:40 p. m.
7:00 A. M—No. 36. DAILY.—Pullman to
Birmingham, Memphis, Kansas City sad
Colorado Springs. Arrive Memphis 1:06
p. m.i Kansas City 9:«6 a. an. and Colorado
— l a. m.
_ __ M.-No.
Charlotte, Danville,
V, %6o«;
ud Boath western Limited. Electric light-
, obMnraM'™ •«“ r
change.
— — route. A...,„ ,
l T*°fc U ,£-« York
KJPW* •’•J ra-rhea between Atlanta abd
'“Tb for
Macon, arriving Macon 2:40 p. m.
4:10 P. M.-So 10. DAILY—Macon and
tlawklnarllle. Pullmaa obeervatlon chair
car Atlanta to Macon.
,4:26 r. M—No. 97. DAILY—Pullmaa
sleeping car and day coaches to Blrmlng-
IJOT.M—No. 1*. DAILY, except San-
P- M.-lJo 33,* DA*ILY—Griffis tod
antl°div^oaehe** 1 *° P * Uc *
e£pi,i
4*0 P. M—No. 16. DAILY—Through
drawling room sad sleeping ears go Cm-
clana.l and Mjmphta sad Chattanooga to
I-enisvIUe. Arrives Borne 7*0 p. ra.: Dalton
idl p. in.: Chattanooga edit p. ra.; Meraphla
4:30 a. Louisville 1:60 a? m.; St. Jmla
i p. ».: Cincinnati CIO a. ra.
43* P. H—No 28. DAILY—Make* all
it ops. local to lleOlu: arrives llcflla 10:50
'll“= P- M-Nu. It DAILY—Florida Urn-
Jted. A oolM veotjbnled train to Jaehooa
rule, Fla, Through itaeping can aad day
RAILROAD SCHEDULES;
Showing the Arrival and Departure of Paw
eenger Traloa of the Following K°eq»: ^
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No.—Arrive
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•03 Nashville..11:48 ami* 03 Ntabvllta.4:M
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tavannab..... 7:10 amlMacou........ .12^1
laeksonvlile.. 7*0 am Savannah.....
dncoo 11:40 am Macoa........ 4« pm
larannab 4:« pm|8avani>a^.... 0.16 pm
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•Selma 11:48 am ‘Montgomery 5:» acj
ss ass?. “ .ns g
•Montgomery! 8:40 pm Hlont?ra : rjr'.U:Ii■ P£
•Dally. All o4her train* dally except 8“*
... 7:48 *«|»Angu*U...-. I
•Angustx.. . .12:80 p« Convert •;* £3
Llthonls 3:26 pin [Covington.... -
•Augusta 8:16 pm •August*.. —
•Dally. All other trains dally except *•*
coaches to Jacksonville iad-Brunawlc*. *»
rivee Jacksonville JM a. ra.; Brunawld
Pullman drawing room floapUW
lanta to slirereport LocaljJei
to Rfrmlagfcaar —
a. ni.; Meridla
smSR
p. m. 8ieej*rs open to receive paaaengvn
p. m.
U SloilT-Ko. m, DAILY—United St*'"
SrA‘t^!iw , 7 , .Wh b ^7'&ri. 8 g
Asheville. Coaches to Washington. Dbdal
cars serve all aaela ea "»to. *rri'"
Washington 9*0la. «.: New. Tork 1:3 a. ■»
!x>c*l Attanta-Chartoite sleeper open t
receive iwaeengers at I#) P- »?
Atlnnta-Asheville steeper earn
Ticket office No. 1 feachtfee-.e* y*“!2
Peter* bnlMUs. tad new Terrain*! EtaO?
Both 'Phones. City office. 142 main; e«F"
No. 2, on Terminal Cretans*