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HOKE SMITH’S
ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA
HON. POPE BROWN’* LETTER AN
NOUNCING HI* RETIREMENT
IN PAVOR OP MR. SMITH.
Mr. Smith S«U Perth the lee nee Upon
Which He Will Aek the Vetee
•f the People of Georgia.
HOKE SMITH TO POPE BROWN
' ANO REPLY OP MR. BROWN.
(From the Atlanta Journal.)
Hon. Hoke Smith, in a statement
riven out Saturday evening In which
he makes public the correspondence
between Hon. Pope Brown and himself
relative to the race for governor, an
nounces his candidacy for the gov
ernor's office and also the platform
ou which he Intends to run.
Mr. Smith’s statement Is as follows:
To the people of Georgia:
During the past two weeks 1 have
been urged by my fellow* cltlxens from
all parts of the state In personal In
terviews, and through petitions and
letters, to enter the race for governor.
Nothing has been further from my
plans than to become a candidate for
this high office.
In the largo majority of Instances
the fact has been pressed upon my at
tention that for several years post
railroad corporations, aided by astute
politicians, have exercised an undue
influence In the affairs of the state,
their power having so grown that It
has been almost Impossible to pass
any legislation to which they ob
jected.
Judges of the superior courts, and
ex-judges, members of the Incoming
legislature, and ex-members, business
min, farmers and professional men
from all parts of the state, have
dwelt upon the condition of ufTairs
now existing, and upon the necessity
lot change.
Chat I should be selected under
such circumstances to lead In such a
struggle was a manifestation of con-
fid. nee which I could not disregard.
However much under these circum
stances I might have felt Inclined to
become a candidate, my past rela
tions to the candidacy of Hon. Pope
Brown prevented mo from doing so.
Tho correspondence between that dis
tinguished Georglun and myself Is self
explanatory.
It has been Impossible for me to
answer the communications I have re
ceived, but I wish to Bay to those who
Slave urged me to make the race, and
to all the people of Georgia, that I am
« candidate for the Democratic noml-
nation for governor.
I cannot discuss at this time all the
Issue* which will properly he before
the peoplo, but f wish to refer to that
cr.o which has been made paramount
1y those who insisted upon my can
didacy,
*■ 4 *7. Vor the passage and enforcement
ef legislation which will broaden the
definition ef lobbying and prevent
those employed to represent railroad
companies and other interests from
privately seeking to Influence legisla
tors. I believe that conduct which
would be Improper toward a Juror
should be made Improper toward a
legislator.
I favor the election ef the railroad
commissioners by the people.
I favor the organisation of the rail
road commlteion with men from dif
ferent parte of the state, selected from
the bueineee clatsee, merchants, farm
ers and manufacturers.
I favor the enlargement of the pow
ers of the railroad commieaioners so
as to give to them all the authority
of the state to protect the rights of
the public In connection with trans
portation companies.
,1 favor placing the whole power of
the Mate behind a commission devoted
to the Interests of the people of the
state reasonable and just treatment
by the transportation companies.
I am not hostile to corporations or
property rights. I believe in the pro
tection of both under the law. But
I believe that government should be
by the people and not by favored cor
porations through their paid repre
sentatives.
I favor the development of the edu
cational system of the state.
I favor a constitutional amendment
■which will insure a continuance of
white supremacy.
I favor the protection of the white
primaries from fraud and the preven
tion of the use of money to debauch
the voters In our primaries.
I favor the prevention of contribu
tions from organizations Interested In
.•glMatlon towards the election of
.tate house officers and legislators.
I favor the enforcement of the con
stitution for the preservation of com
petition.
These and other Important ques
tions are live issues In this state. I
■will seek to discuss the same from
time to time both in the press and
before the people, and I shall urge
upon the voters to elect senators as
■well as members of the house of rep
resentatives who will pass the legisla
tion required in the interests of the
people.
I thank those who have called me
to this contest for the honor they have
place'd upon me. I will seek to help
them win the fight.
IIOKE SMITH/
Atlanta, Gal, May 27, 1905.
Hon. Pope Brown, Hawklnavllle, Ga.
My Dear Mr. Brown:—I regret very
much I was only with you a few mo
menta this morning aad did not aee
you again before you left the city.
We agree ao fully upon the necea-
alty of relieving the people of Geor
gia from the undue influence that has
been exercised over their public af
fairs by railroad emissaries and ma
chine politician*, and we have views
ao In accord upon the reforms to be
made In the Interacts of the public,
that we well understood there cun be
no contest between us,
I have heeu deeply Impressed by
the letters received from all parts of
the state, prying the race for governor
upon me as a matter of duty. The
reasons presented In tjiese letters
have been ao convincing that I am
now willing to enter the race. But 1
wish to assure you that if you remain
in the race T could not be Induced to
disregard our past relations and do
other than give you my cordial sup
port, notwithstanding the appeals to
me to become a candidate.
I write you thus frankly because I
believe thut I should not delay action,
If I am to enter the contest. I leave
the decision entirely with you.
Sincerely yours.
HOKE SMITH.
Hawkinsvllle, Ga., May 31, 190S.
Hon. Hoke Smith, Atlanta, Ga.
My Dear Mr. Smith:—Yours of the
27th Instant came duly to hand, and
has been duly considered. Your
course In this matter entitles you to
a prompt and candid reply; Justice to
myself and tho occasion demands an
expllolt response.
To begin at the beginning. Some
months ago Mr. Clark Howell an
nounced his candidacy for the gov
ernorship. For some weeks it seemed
as though he would have the field to
himself, and 'Buch was the impression
sought to he made upon the public
mind. My friends begun to write me
from different parts of the state re.
Braswell.
Our town has been very
much grieved over the sudden
death of Bura Norton, of At-
talla, Ala., son of W. S. and
^manda Norton formerly of
this place. Mr. Norton is
section foreman on the Ala.
Great Southern Railway at
Attalla, and sent Bura to flag
with instructions not to flag
first-class trains. When the
vestibule made its appearance
the crew on the train said he
was sitting on the end of a
tie apparently asleep and never
moved. The engine struck
him breaking his neck and
cut off his right foot. The
remains were brought here
last Thursday for interment.
Revs. Newton and Singleton
conducted the funeral services.
The parents and relatives of
the deceased have the sympa
thy of our entire community.
Rev. H. E. Newton, wife
and daughter, of Atlanta, are
visiting relatives here.
Rev. Jesse Adams preached
at Friendship Sunday.
J. J. Williams made a busi
ness trip to Atlanta SatOrday.
The 25th is the day set to
clean off the cemetery at Bras
well. Let everybody'come.
Mt. Tabor.
Misses Leila Ragsdale and
Lizzie Baker, of Dallas, vis-
qlusting me to make the race. Bc Vjted Miss Willie Grogan Sun-
fore consenting to do go, I sent ollt <M a y
Ben Cheatham and Lindsey
Payne, of near Acworth, vis
ited us Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Brown has new ma
chinery at the mine which
will be in operation soon.
I. A. Rakestraw and family
attended the Sacred Harp
singing at Mt. Moriah Sun
day.
There will be a singing at
this place next Sunday morn
ing before preaching. All
lovers of music are invited to
come and bring books.
a letter of inquiry to a number of
people In every county to learn the
public sentiments, as fur as possible.
I did not, however, in this letter so
licit support. The promptness, full
ness and candor of the replies really
surprised me; It showed the Interest
of the people, and gave me a very-
correct Idea of the situation In every
county; It disclosed the tact that the
white people of the state are divided
Into two pnrtles, the one we will call
the lailroad party, and thp other the
people's party.
It discloied the further fact that the
railroad party, which it made up of
the agente of eaetern capltallete, who
have a monopoly of transportation,
and who would fix the price of the
tame, without any Interference from
etate or federal authorities, thus de
priving the people of their rights, even
unto thelV llbertlea, ware lined up In
a solid phalanx, from one end of the
state to the other, behind Mr. How
ell's candidacy.
It disclosed the further fact that
tho great mass of the voters, who do
not make politics their chief business,
and who are not and who do not ex
pect to be beneficiaries of the present
political regime, were ready to line
up behind a man who could win, e.nd
would stand up for government of the
people, by the people, for the people,
based upon justice, wisdom and mod
eration, Instead of gever irr.er.t of the
railroads, by the railroads, fer the
railroads, based upon tMirst for power,
Inordinate greed, opposition to all le
gal restraints and defiance of the pub
lic rights.
But to this letter of Inquiry there
also came, from every county, a num
ber of voluntary assurances of sup
port, and requests that I enter tho
rnce. It was then that I decided to
do so, and made a public announce
ment of my Intention to enter an ac
tive canvass arter the 1st of October
next, when my duties as railroad com
missioner, which are important and
unfinished, would expire. In the
meantime I was to arrange my pri
vate affairs so as to give my undi
vided attention to the campaign after
that time.
It seems, however, that that deter
mination was disappointing to those
who thought It best to open the fight
at once.
In catting about for one to enter
immediately upon a vigorous cam-
palgn the public mind seem* to have
' turned to you at the moat conspicu
ous embodiment of those principles
which the mast of the people are now
contending. I have steadfastly ad
hered to Uie Idea that it should be a
j campaign of principles which should
overshadow any personal ambition
We are In thorough accord on the Is
sues that confront the people. For
I each of us to make the race would
J bring defeat. The question is, which
one of us will more surely lead tc vic
tory the great mass of the people in
their fight for the principles upon
which our government was founded—
"Equal rights to all, and special priv
ileges to rone."
According to my custom. I have ad
vised with my friends—as many as
j possible—whose loyalty 1 cannot
j doubt, and whose judgment I trust.
, The majority advise that you are the
man to make the race at this time.
In that view I shall cheerfully ac-
j quiesce and give you my most hearty
1 support. I realize that in retiring
! from this rnce my personal political
ambitions are finally ended, yet I shall
[ count the sacrifice as nothing, If by
| laboring in the ranks I can help our
1 cause to succeed.
When the people are made acquaint-
, ed with the real issue, clearly and
ably presented by .you, I believe the
victory will be triumphant, your elec
tion overwhelming and the people
once more in power.
With high personal esteem and best
wishes for your success, I am
Sincerely yours,
POPE BROWN.
DIRECTORY.
Municipal, County, Churches, Lodges.
CITY OFFICERS.
Mayor.—A. .1. Cooper.
Clerk.—W. Z. Spinas.
Marshal.—H. t). Stnnsell.
Counoilmen. —II. W. Hav, S. N. Drown,
J. M. Abies, J. F. Welch,'\V. Z bpluks.
OOCN’TY OFFICERS.
Ordinary—B. E. Croker.
Clerk Superior Court—W. J. Baker.
Sheriff—.1. W. Ragsdale.
Treasurer—W. A. Dele.
Tax Collector—W, A. Camp.
Tax Receiver—T. H. Starr.
Surveyor—<). \V. Russom.
Coroner—T. R. Echols.
County School Commissioner.—R. E.
L. Whitworth.
noAHD OF EDUCATION.
J. W. Hay, W. G. Carter. J. B. Bag
gett, H. N. Finch. T. B. Williams.
CHURCHES.
METHODIST,
Rev. J. M. Fowler, Pastor.
Preaching third and fourth Sundays at
11 a.ui. ami 7 p.in.j second Sundays at
7 p.111.1 fifth Sundays at 11 a.in. and 7 r.m.
Sunday School at 11:30 a.in. S. Brown,
Supe nnteutrient.
Prayer-meeting Wednesday at 7 p.in.
BAPTIST.
Rev. II II. Council, Pastor.
Preaching first and third Sundnys at
11 a.111. mill 7 p.111,
Sunday School at 0:30 n. m. F.jP. Hud
son. Superintendent.
Frayer-mectiug Tliuisilay at 7 p.m.
LODGES.
Masons—Meets second anil fourth Sat
urday nights in each month.
Odd Fellows—.Meets first and third
Saturday nights in each month.
G. W. RAGSDALE,
Physician and Surgeon,
HIRAM, GA.
Office in residence. Phone68
Special Examination.
AH persons desiring to teach
da.ring the summer ihonths whose
license expire before the term
begins must dftne next Friday
and Saturday, the 16th and 17th
of June and staled a special ex
amination. No other examina
tion will be given until the gen
eral examination which will be
held Aug. 25th and 26th.
Teachers lnstitute,10th through
28rd. Program will be on sub
jects as outlined in “Outlines
for Teacher’s Institute.” All
teachers will be expected to take
part.
R. E. L. Whitworth, C. S. C.
Notice.
The Board of Education will
meet Saturday, June 17th.
R. E. L. Whitworth, C. 8. (J.
Local Legislation.
Georgia, Paulding County:
Notice Is hereby given that a local
hill amending the charter of the town
of Dallas will he introduced at the
next session of the general assembly
of Georgia, beginning on the fourth
Thursday in June, 1905, entitled: “A11
Act to amend an Act to Incorporate
the tdWIYof Datlas, In theconnty of
Paulding, etc., approved July 28th,
1882, and the several acts amendatory
thereto, and fpr other purposes.” Giv
en under the authority of the mayor
and aldermen of the town of.Diillas.
May 22nd, 1B05.
W. Z. gl’IN KS,
Clerk of Council.
Georgia, Paulding County:
Notice Is hereby given that n local
bill will lie introduced at the next ses
sion of the general assembly of the
State of Georgia, beginning on the
4th Wednesday In June, 11106, enti
tled : “A 11 Act to authorize the Town
of Dallas, Georgia, or the council
thereof, to issue or sell bonds, for the
purpose of establishing a system of
waterworks in and for the town of
Dallas, Ga.; to-provide for the re
demption of said bonds and for other
purposes."
Given under the authority of the
mayor and aldermen of the town of
Dallas. This, May 22, 1005,
W. Z. Spinks,
, Clerk of Connell.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
CtnlMiU Setatfvlf In Cftot Nevinktr •, 1904.
STATIONS.
LvChattanuuga
Ar Dalton
Ar Rome
Ar Atlanta
Lv Atlnnta
Ar Macon
ArJesup
Lv Jesup
Ar Jacksonville
•No. 8
6. 45am
8.08um
8.30am
11.58am
12.15pm
2.40pm
•No. 11
6.80pm
7.48pm
8.00pm
11.85pm
11.50pm
2 I On m
6 40am
6.50 am
8. 3bam
•No. id
3.00pm
4 13pm
5.20 pm
7.58pm
No. I carries Pullman Sleeping Car Chatta
nooga to Macon and Chattanooga to Charleston.
No. 14 is rfolM Vcstlbulfed train Chattanooga
to Jacksonville carrying Uagguge Car, Day
Coaches and elegant Pullman Drawing Room
Sleeping Car, through without change; also
Bleeper Atlanta to Brunswick.
STATIONS.
•No. 13
♦No 15
•No. 7
t-v Atlanta
Ar Rome
Ar Dalton
5.80am
7.83am
8.29um
6.00pm
7.20pm
8.43pm
10.15pm
10.40pm
6.00um
7.55am
10.3&am
11.38am
1.00pm
Ar Chattanooga
Lv Chattanooga
Ar Lexington
8.45am
8.55atn
5.20pm
At Cincinnati
7.40pm
8.15am
Ar Loulaville
8.10pm
8.50am
Ar St Loula
7.32 am
4.56pm
Lv Chattanooga
1.25pm
1.15am
1.25pm
Ar Nashville
6.55pm
6.35am
6.55pm
No. 18 carries Pullman Sleeping Car Atlanta
to Cincinnati and Harriman Jc. to St Louis.
No. 15 carrlei Pullman Sleeping Car Atlanta
to Cincinnati and Atlanta to St. Louis.
STATIONS.
Lv Chattanooga
Ar Knoxville. <
Ar Morristown.
Ar Hot Springe
Ar Asheville
Ar Salisbury
Ar Greensboro
Ar Raleigh.
Ar Richmond...,
Ar Washington.
Ar New York...,
•No. 42 *too. 12 *No. 86
8.55am
1.10pm
2.86pm
5.35 am
8.15am
10.55am
12.45am
2.15pm
10.35pm
1.40am
3.05am
4.32am
5.50am
11.25nm
12.51pm
4.50pm
No. 12 carries Pullman Drawing Room Sleep
ing car* Chattanooga to New York via Ashe
ville, and Salisbury to Richmond, arriving
Richmond 6.58 a.m.
No. 80 is solid train Chattanooga to Salis
bury, with Pullman Sleeping Car Chattanooga
to Snlis' ury, Salisbury to New York and Salis
bury to Richmond.
Ar Knoxville.
Ar Morristown..
Ar Bristol
Ar Washington.,
Ar New York...
♦No. 43 i*No. 30
9.55am
1.10pm
2.:i6pm
5.45pm
6.52am
12.43pm
10.35pm
1.40am
3.05am
7.00am
7.13am
No. 42. cnrrles Pullman Sleeping Car Chatta
nooga to New York without change.
No. 30 carries Pullman Sleeping Car Chntta-
noogato Knoxville and Knoxville to New York
via Hagerstown and Harrisburg.
FIRST CLASS
\
Barber Shop.
run by M. W. Gray at
Hiram, Ga. •
All work first-class.
Ar Birmingham.
Ar Jackson
Ar Vicksburg...
Ar Shreveport..
♦No. 23
5.30pm
7,88 pm
10.05pm
3 45am
3.45am
7 07ain
’No. 45
9.20am
11.32am
10.05pm
4.15pm
4.35pm
8.14pm
8.05pm
a 45am
5.33am
6.50am
12.45pm
No. 15, Pullman sleepers Meridian to New
Orleans and Shreveport.
No.23 Pullman Sleeper Birmingham to Mobile.
•No. 15 j |*No. 16
t.20pm Lv Rome.... ar O.OUam
8.53pm Ar Gadsden, ar 6.35am
10.10pm Ar Attalla.. lv! 6.20am
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Always glad to see you and promise courteous
treatment at all times.
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