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Conrliliition. now distinctly says that the people (and not any special class, calling or profession, of assumed silfle- rlorit; rhall elect ttie Chief Justice ami live associate justice;- of the Siv presto Court. Wihi (hat provision ! am hi full an- cc"d. Nor have 1 any aympaihy with the doctrine, , proclaimed by many members of the bar, that the incum bent of the office of Chief Justice my record In -the past, but 'Ey unso licited testimonials from some of the most distinguished men in the State, who, for various reasons, are now properly supporting my venerable op ponent), to believe that I have the duality nnd capacity to discharge the high trust I seek, not only with lasting honor to myself, but to the bert inter- ost of the people of Georgia. To those of my critics, who have THE PLACE To get work shrits, fine shirts, shoes and •«- is in the JVIcDon c, AnsT.-p-t ' -cOV PLAIN LV r b'sfs -'ears of His Life To a , • Gives Good Reasons for lacy for Chief Justice of A - Supreme Court. :ters of Georgia: -implied with the rules and '■•-•p.-.. ;uents of the Democratic State Executive Committee, and the short time' Intervening until the Primary, rendering it impossible for me (o meet all of the people in imrson, i hereby formally announce to you my candi dacy for Chief Justice pi' the Supreme Com t. Tho principal criticism of my pro posed candidacy beoms to have been directed to oh. fact that I would bo a oandidato in the primary for Chief Jus tice, instead of Associate Justice, and that such candidacy was in the first place, contrary to precedent; and in the second place that no Chief 'Justice should be opposed. These ob jections have been pressed by numor- bus lawyers and a low newspapers; 23 |to whether my honorable opponent en dorses these criticisms I am not i;i- "armed, and in the absence of this in- irmatlon, what I shall say will be in ■newer to these. While in making legal decisions the jdoctrine of stare decisis should gen (orally prevail, still I boldly avow my the doctrine, , proclaimed by members of the bar, that the bent of the office of Chief should never be opposed. Pilch a fa!- hc.v is in direct conflict with tiro whole theory of Democratic government, and r.ny attempt on the part of any dis tinctive profession or segment of the Democratic party to prejudge tho claims of follow democrats in advance of the electiou, nnd in a method con trary to party usage, is subversive of party unity, and only promotive ol class distinction. Iu a republic there is no office with in the gift of tho people that Is above or beyond their conscientious judge ment: no title can be obtained Unit is not conferred by their grace. Developments since my candidacy -vas first mentioned leave mo the only advocate of this doctrine now before the people, nnd with the utmost confi dence I place myself unflinchingly up on it. Whatever tho result of my candidacy, I will bold up before tha youths of this fetati the lamp of nope t.» iimi'i. 1 and guide their honest ami honorable urubtflonii jears after my body Is mouldering In tho dust. Tho doctrine of some of my oppo nents Wtiuld prevent ary young man from aspiring to the ofiico ijf Chief Justice. My belief is that no offlco is above the hopes and honorable as pirations of even our humblest youth. As to precedent; the President ol this union has thought it proper to place as Chief Justice of the Supreme spoken about dragging the Judiciary In the mire of politics, I would say that even a personal canvass can bo made on a plain so high as not to de base the candidate, degrade the offlco or debauch the people. A presentation of one’s claims can be made to the in tellect and not to the avarice or appe tite of the voter. And while not deem ing it improper to make a personal canvasb or to write any citizen (ao suggested by my venerable opponent In his announcement), I have not nnd shall not either make any mire oi throw gay niud. Tho kindness of tho people has giv en me whatever little success I have hitherto achieved. If my offiolal con duct, has endorsed and justified theli confidence, I may be permitted to ask them for this honorable promotion, II I have not sustained tholr action in honoring mo, they have tho right to deny my application. Convinced that the voters of Geor gia will act in the same manner In tbe employment of n public officer as they would in the private business with utmost confidence I submit to you my candidacy. Whatever your decision I shall acquiesce most cheerfully, li elected, I shall enter upon the dis charge of my duties as your servant, owing no allegiance except to the State, fettered by no pledge, except my oath of/office, actuated by no mo tive save a conscientious desire to de serve your approval. Yours respectfully, RICHARD B. RUSSELL, Oandldate for Chief Justice of the 8upreme Court of Georgia. Joliet that In the selection of officer! (the people are, and justly should be, onuch less concerned with the question of “precedent" than with the determi- atlon of what is tbe best interest ol he State. It Is known to every law |yer that there Is no authority or com- ensation appertaining to the office 01 Jhief Justice which differs in any re pect from the duties of an associate ljustice, save the preservation of ordei (and the calling of the docket. As to who (Should first enter the Court Room, 01 |who should first bow, or first be seat- 'ed, are such minor questions of decor- -urn that to offer them to the intelligent (Voters of Georgia as substantial rea sons, Is like unto a man heedlessly (throwing away his wheat and zealous- jly preserving the chaff. When the people of Georgia revoked jthe agency they liad conforred upon (the legislature to select the Supreme •Court, and resumed their sovereiga 'power in the premises, they declared da emphatic terms their belief In the responsibility of every member of that court to their . will' that there was ho precedence and that no greater de gree of respect attached to that Court, as servants of the people, than that which might ba due, (and which would over he accorded) to the incumbent in proportion to his deserts. Every judge should be independent, but there la no independence so absolutely hold and -fearless as the consciousness that every duty,, personal and official, has been performed for the best inter est of tbe people without any fear, savo ‘ear of God. L do not know with what grace one who doe?, nr-f. brlieve in the Constitu te.- .. • ■’ " ■’ ' t siv. .... . . — -hi Court of the Unifed'States young men fresh from the peopl.e, who ted never served a day as associate justices. Georgia has har at least the first Chiel Justice Lumpkin, Chief Justice Brown and Chief Justice Bleckley, who were appointed from private life; and while I am aware that I am not worthy to he compared to these great men, yet these bits of history completely an swer the argument that my election would be unprecedented. It is one of the unwritten principles •of Democracy that there shall be no life tenure of office, that more than one (of the Democratic family) in a life time may hope to serve the State In even the highest positions. This principle is recognized in the const! tutlonal provision which restricts a Governor to two terms, and in the un written law, which has made it im possible for any man to serve mor* than eight years as President. It was endorsed by the voluntary retirement of Chief Justices Warner and Bleckley, as well as a number ol our associate justices. After eighteen years of practice as ,i lawyer, followed by nearly- six years Upon tbe bench, I oiler to.your ser vice the best years of my life—the prime and vigor of my manhood, men tal and physical. I am not unaware of the lofty duties devolving upon the incumbent of this Office. I am not in the slightest' degree inconsid erate of its weighty responsibilities. -J esteem it the bighestoffice within the gift of the people on Georgia. 'Bit I am thankful that: I-have the right to ask, and that tiie r Constitution o? the State coa'ars upvu the people Th0 nribcJd- - . .. .iiv-a ,-i : £lf it) 13,000 MILES J<’OR §25. The Atlantic & Birmingham rail- has placed on sale at its princi pal Ticket Offices 1,000 Mile Tickets rate §25.00, good over the follow- lines; Atl&hta & Birmingham Air Lino By. Atlanta, Knoxville & Northern By. Atlanta & W.nst Point It. R: Atlantic & Birmingham Ry. Atlantic Coast Lino It.* R. Charleston & Wcatorn Carolii a Ry. Georgin Railroad. Louisville & Nashvillo R. R. Nashvillo, Chattanooga & St. Louis lty. Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac R R Seaboard Air Lino Ry. Washington Sontl oru Ry. Western & Atlantic R.R. Western Railwny of Alabama. 0 These Lines comprise 13,000 Miles of Railroads. This ticket presents the cheapest and most convenient form of travel II. C. MeFADDEN, General Passenger Agent. ner w K > bell ig closet.! Gilt ♦ rot.-si sor groceries. -a i i is simple and easily re- ♦ memb.*red. The goods are | | of the best and the prices | t low down, groceries will % ♦ be the main stock, and | | from it you can supply the * I needs of the home or the f farm. I I . W. F. NEWBY. Farm Machinery Cultivators, Disc Plows, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS Pumps, and Farm Tools generally. Undertakers Burial Robes, Coffins and Caskets We strive to pleas our customers. GUMMING & WEBB. COR DELE, GEORGIA. By Their Works TO PLANTERS. ON HIE LINE Atlantic & Birmingham Railway. . To ’encourage the growing of wa ter melons in territory tributary to the Atlantic and Birmingham Rail way, I hereby offer the following prizes for the three largest melons grown in such territory,- Largest water melon $15,00 Second largest watermelon 10.00 Third largest water melon 5.0C CONDITIONS. Prizes will be paid to the grower only. Not more than one prize will be pail to any one grower, (Contestants must have under-cul tivation five acres or more of mel ons. Weights will be used to compute j sizes. . | Melons entered : u oor.tess must. !b* forwarded thv u4a agon’s tht I offioe, properly la bled, j H. C. McFADDEN, You 1 Shall Know Them ■ Organs and Sewing Machines. THE BEST IS THE CHEAPEST. For the Best, get the PIANOS and CROWN Organs, all kinds WANTED-•' K "SAD > "■>’ P. n evo «! to I house data- lisl.- -i smv-wije 1 - Urge capita!, ti> call up«n marclirrit RgentB ior successful an4 pr..fl able Pcrmanont engagement. Weri. ! >1*k. ! f| i Sinter few mg Leads th Worl j salary of $24 and all travel/.," e> 'hot and hotel bills advance-* to east- Experience not essential. M/jtili.i encoand enclose self-addressed l av- THE NATIONAL. J32 Dearborn Chicago- Tuning and repairing done by Prof SV. 5 nith- expert .V) * c The general exaraenation of ^ applicants to teaeh school in Dooly j county June t'. and 18. Another, .examination v; . beheld December J-f-Aad 17 Drop me a card, stating your wants, and it j"!' \ (receive prompt, attention. . NELSON, Cordele, Ga. ' ' ' ' j • -4 * ' 'i' \ : -A-A A V -W ' • ■