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|j 1 l Sandersville SANDERSVILLE, GEORGIA, MAY, 1 1908. VOLUME LXVIII. No. 5 JUSTICE EVANS DEFENDS NAME OF WIRZ. After Reading Record De clares he Was Unjustly Condemned to Die. Despite the threatening weather „ thousand people gathered at the MR. WRIGHT MAKES SPLENDID SPEECHES. Memorial Speech at Ten- nille was Best in Years. Other Speeches. MRS. R. D. WEBSTER IS LAID TO REST. Burial Here Friday After 3 noon Last. Was a Good Woman. Monday afternoon at in the Justice B. auditorium •) o’clock to participate Memorial exercises. D. Evans of the supreme court, was the orator, introduced by Judge J E. Hyman. Born and reared in Sandersville, ho is a general favorite. Washington county assembled to do him hon or. His theme was “the vindica tion of Capt. Henry Wins.” The oration was replete with gems of thought and truths of history. With reference to the inscription on tin* monument, Justice Evans ga id: “The U. 1). C. do not wish to stir up strife. They erect the shaft to vindicate the name of a hero who did his duty and was unjustly condemned.” He sug gested that the inscription include the statement that order 2Q9, is sued by Secretary Staunton, breaking the cartel, was the cause of the mortality at Andersonville. Ho, by proofs from the United States records, entirely cleared the name of Capt. Wirz from obloquy. Camp Warthen. U. C. V., at tended and the l . 1). C. were in charge of the exercises. The veterans were dined by the Daughters of the Confederacy Monday and given an affectionate and cordial welcome by them. The exercises were presided over by Hon. S. J. Jordan, a popular old veteran. An enjoyable feature of the evenings exercises was the song by Messrs. Geo. H. Mayo atidW. A. Bell, Mrs. Bell and Mrs. J. E. Taylor. Judge Evans address will he given in full in our next issue. Hon. A. R. Wright’s speech at Tennille on Memorial day is pro nounced by many who heard him the most eloquent and abie memorial address in that city in years and the Daughters of the Comlederacy of that city and the veterans present are enthusiasti cally complimentary in their reference to the speech. A most interesting and enjoyable program was rendered. Mr. Wright also delivered liter ary addresses at the Oconee and Riddleville schools last week and at both places his address was greatly enjoyed. A last the few the hours too lnte for issue of Thk Herald came sad announcement of the death of Mrs. R. I). Webster, a* well beloved woman of this county Mr. Webster, her hugband, sur vives her and is the superintend ent of the county home for the poor to which he giveB his time and in which work he was nobly assisted by Mrs. Webster. Besides her husband, she loaves two daughters, a brother, Hon W. A. Dukes, and many friends to mourn her death. The burial took place in the city cemetery last Friday afternoon. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAKES NO CHANGES. Date of Primary Not Dis cussed. People have no Vote for Delegates. ELEVEN SCHOOLS WILL BE IN CONTEST. Twenty Speakers on the Program For Con test Tonight. The State Executive Committee has met and adjourned. Nothing was done except to settle a dis pute that had arisen in Gilmer county. Some thought the committee might change the rule which gives the governor practically the power to cast the vote of this state in the National Convention or allow the people to vote for delegates or instruct them, but the matter was not brought up and the Commit tee evidently feared to bring up any of the rules for discussion. The date-of the primary was not discussed and remains June 4th. vira --S’ ^ 'B 'B 'B 'B m 'B m •US 'B YOUR RESPONSIBILITY You are to try VIOLA NORRIS AND DAUGHTER DEAD. Victims of the Columbus Storm. Bodies Brought to This City. r B ijj e (B u c 'B the World i\\ having lived on it. 'B response up to make better for fB is 'B MR. ARNOLD SLADE DIES AT TENNILLE. Was Popular Young Man and Had Large Num= her of Friends. Twenty declamations will he heard at the school Auditorium in this city in the oratorical contest tonight, representing eleven high schools and meduls will be award ed to the two making the highest marks as gradtd by impartial judges. The Sandersville representative were selected in the preliminary contest at the school last Friday and the successful contestants are Mr. Stanley Tanner and Miss Gussie Wall Mathias. A large crowd will attend the exercises tonight. Candidates are Asked a Few Questions. T Messrs. Iverson Lord, B. D. Joiner, Prof. Gibson and A. R. Wright. Gentlemen: - • You and each of you having an nounced as candidates for the legislature: Many of our fellow citizens desire to be informed as regards your views upon certain issues in which we as citizens ot Georgia and Washington county are more or less interested, and as neither of you have publicly announced a platform or given a reason why you desire our support, we respectfully call your attention to the following questions and ask an early reply to the same. First. What are your views up on state prohibition? Are you in favor of the law as it now stands or if not what modification or change will you advocate? Second. What are your views as to the present law on the subject of roads and revenues? Do you favor the present system of electing the commissioners by the people; or do you favor a change in the law both as the number of the commissioners and the manner of electing same? If in your opinion a change of the present law would he benefi cial please outline such plans as you would advocate in ease of your election. Respectfully, John Smith, J. I). Voss, T. J. Braswell. M. A. Joiner, J. D. Orr, W. M. Everett, Wyley Smith, J. H. Peacock, A. L. Hartley, J. G. Tyler, N. L. Hall, C. E. Brown, R. L. Stephens, T. J. Holmes, R. A. Kelly, ,T. H. Palmer, I. T. Elton, W. M. Kelly, H. T. Hart ley, S. H.B. Massey, Jeff Gilbert, J. N. Lanier, Joseph Jackson H. Davis, J. S. Culpepper Smith. Candidate Speer is Prominent Visitor. Hon. Wm. J. Speer, candidate for state treasurer and a promi nent citizen of the state, was a visitor to the city several days this week. Mr. Speer was former ly state treasurer and made a good record. Oratorical Contest at Auditorium Tonight. Following are the participants in the oratorical contest, which will take place at the auditorium tonight at 8 o’clock. Sparta: Edward Walker, Ferol Gheesling. , Louisville: Marguerite Gamble, De Pianos Juett; Lafayette Gold en, Unknown ^Speaker. Wrens: May Autray, Alameda; Palmer Patterson,Surrey’s Dream. Tennille: Julia Franklin, Clias. Wells Jacobson. Dublin: Annie Mae Bridges, The Violin’s Fantasy; Ernest Campbell, Supposed Defense of Child Labor Bill. Warthen: Ella Franks. Agricola: Mary Brooks, How La Rue Stakes Were Won. Mitchell: Theodosia Newsome, Naughty Zelle. Wrightsville: Dorris Johnson, A Little Boy in a Museum ; Anton Faircloth, The Leap of the Roushon Beg. Sandersville: Gussie Wall Ma thias, Ben Hur’s Chariot Race; Stanley K. Tanner, The Attitude of the Ex-Confederate Toward the Pensioning of the Union Soldiei. Harrison: Expected but not heard from. Among the victims of the storm last week at Columbus, Gu., were Mrs. Viola Norris and daughter, both of whom formerly resided here, who met death as a result ot the collapse of the building in which they lived. Mrs. Dunn, an aunt of the dead woman and sev eral of her children were injured. They resided in the same house and are well known in this county. Willie Norris, another child, was rescued from the debris and is uninjured. The OolumbiiB papers give a graphic account of the heroic et- forts of Mrs. Norris to save her child and when rescued they found her arms about the dead girls neck. Parties near heard her prayers for the child but could not help her. The demolished building in which they mot their death is located near some of the new mills and it is supposed Mrs. Norris worked at one of these. She was a member of the Meth odist church in Columbus and since her residence there enjoyed the respect and esteem of her neighbors. The bodies of the victims were brought to Sandersville Sunday for interrment. Friends and acquaintances of Mr. Arnold Slade, of Tennille, were shocked to hear of his un timely death at Tennille last Sat urday. He was a young gentleman of high character of n pleasant and most agreeable disposition and had a host of friends. He had been sick only a short while and his death was unexpected. The funeral was conducted Sun day afternoon at Tennille, the services being in charge of the Knights of Pythias of which order he-was a member. Warthen District for Bread and Brown. The following poll taken shows Little Joe u favorite in that sec tion : Warthen, 4-28, ’08. In one hour I took the poll of voters at Warthen last evening and below is the result. For Little Joe, 45. Hocus Poeus Smith, Si. Non-committal, Si. Respectfully, '1'. C. Warthkn. You are responsible to try (B and save all you can in reason (B for your family. You can ac- jjy i\\ complish the saving in a great (B measure by giving Jackson a (B part of your trade. ^ (f\ (B 'B Wanted: Second Hand Crocus Sacks. fB fB fB fB NEW 5 & 104 RACKET STORE HOUSE FOR SALE House and Lot In West End well elevated, best of water, and fitted with electric lights and water works. Will sell at reasonabbe price and give terms if desired. Call on or write J. B. Mills Sandersville, A. J. i. Card of Thanks. We wish to express our thanks and gratitude to our friends and neighbors and also the physicians who were so helpful and kind to us during the illness and death of our little daughter and sister. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Harrison and children. Easter Exercises at Downs. Those who were fortunate enough to witness the Easter cel ebration arranged by Misses Web ster, will over remember the tact and tastefulness of those two of the best of Washington county’s teachers and the skill and admira ble execution of the pupils under their training. Promptly at eight o’clock on Easter Sunday evening the exer cises began The house was beautifully decorated in green wreaths and white flowers in sym bolic arrangement. Nothing could exceed in effectiveness the sweet songs rendered by the school as a whole, and also by a male quartette, Mrs. Armistead accompaning on an organ. Her rendition of classical music on the piano \Vas impressive and proclaimed her a cultured artist in the profession of music. The cross drill by a number of girls was the most exquisite repre sentation ever witnessed by the writer. “The way to happiness” was shown in an effective manner. At the conclusion of the pro gram Col. Armistead delivered an eloquent address. Rev. A. S. Avant also favored the audience with a short but impressive talk and benediction. Thus ended the most complete program in every respect I ever witnessed DO NOT BE AFRAID IT’S AN ANCHOR We are Agents For Anchor BUGGIES. Have just received a fresh lot that are “up-to-the-mmute” in style and finish. Call around and let us show you how this celebrated buggy is made—fifth wheel that cannot pull apart, shaft that will stand severest strain, body that will stand severest strain, body tnat will not open up at the corners, wheels that have the right kind of ma terial and are made right, and many other strong features that will insure safety and confidence in a ‘‘tight place." A Visitor. Price? We Well It’s Too Good for the Money Call on us. We can interest You. A solid car load of surreys, two cars of Farm Wagons for sale at bottom prices. We are in a position to give you prices and let You Pay Next Fall also on hand and the lowest cash gome and Look if You do not Buy. We Like to Show You. HOLT & BR.OTHE.R.