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616 c Douglas Weekly Breeze.
JAMES M. FREEMAN & DAUGHTER. Proprietors.
JAMES M. FREEMAN . EDITOR.
Entered at the Post-office in Douglas, Ga., as second-class mail matter.
t SATURDAY, AUGUST 6th, 1904.
Official Organ of Coffee County.
THE DEAR CANDIDATES
Who Are Running for Office in Cof
fee County
The following Candidates have announ
ced for Qttices named, all subject to the
of the people at the White primary, Sep
tember 17 th:
For Reprcsetative—Jefferson Wil
cox, C. A. Ward.
For Ordinary—W. P. Ward, Thomas
Young.
For Sheriff—W. W. Southerland, J.
C. Gillis.
For Clerk —D. W. Gaskin, Philip
Newbern, J. K. Overman.
For County Treasure— Richmond J.
Roberts.
For Tax Assessor —D. S. Wall, Pan
Vickers, C. W. Corbitt.
For Tax Collector—John D. Frier,
E. M. Paulk, T. Tanner.
For County Surveyor—G.L.Miller.
For Coroner—Eugene Merrier.
For President,
ALTON B. PARKER,
Of New York.
For Vice-President,
HENRY G. DAVIS,
Of West Virginia.
The Australian ballot can he used
in any county in Georgia if adopted
by a vote of the people.
The Russians are reported to be
in a doleful, down-hearted humor.
Sorry to say we can oil'er them no
sympathy.
A big daily announces that the
fiends who destroyed the llodge
family are held for murder. They
should be hung for murder, and
that at once.
The Russ'ans are having a good
deal of bad luck, generally. The
Jans are whipping them every day
and two of their big men have been
killed during the past week.
And so Joe Hill Hall voted
against an advanced appropriation
tor the State schools. We always
thought Joe' had some redeeming
points, but alas, alas !
The confederate re-union to have
been held at Statesboro last Mon
day was postponed on account of
the Hodges’ family murder. The
murderers are in jail, the victims
are in their graves.
\Y. T. Finn, of Waycross, who
lias made repeated attempts to
break into the county jail lias been
tried and proven a lunatic. There
are some down there who make re
peated attempts to keep out of jail
who can be proven lunatics with
out any trial.
Elton Redley a negro, in Way
cross, was arrested several days ago
for insulting a white lady, lie
was subsequently tried and convict
ed for carrying concealed weapons,
the original charge being dismissed.
That’s justice, in a horn.
The negro George West, charged
with assaulting Miss Laura Knode,
of Winchester, Yu., some weeks
ago, was tried last week and sen
tenced to be hung in thirty days.
The law should be changed so as
to bang ’em when convicted of this
crime at once, if not sooner.
The legislature of Georgia, now
in session, should receive the thanks
of the,entire state for the appro
priation of $1,000,000.00 for the
schools of Georgia. This, in addi
tion to amount received from other
sources will go a long way toward
dispelling the gloom of ignorance
in the State.
The murder and incendiaryasm
that we read about, from States
boro, in which a whole family,
father, mother and children were
murdered, (strong evidence of the
rape of mother and daughter.) and
the burning of the home, by black
fiends makes a man's blood boil.
If these fiends are brought to speedy
trial, conviction and the gallows at
once Judge Lynch will take a back
seat, but if some lawyer, in order
to get up a big name is allowed to
clog the wheels of justice something
will happen, the next time any
thing of the kind occurs. ‘
Col. Paffords Explanation.
In our account of the veterans re
union at Broxton, some weeks ago
we said: Col. N. M. Pafford, of
Nichols, reviewed the days of the
early sixties, the suffering at home
and the final defeat of the South,
which were truthful and sad, but it
was a matter of regret that a
shadow of bitterness was thrown
on it all by his closing remarks.
Within a few days after the publi
cation of the above, as we expect
ed, we received a letter from Col.
Pafford asking for an explanation
as to the meaning of the paragraph.
We at once sent him a report of his
speech, orjthe particular item re
ferred to, and in return received
the following card :
Nichols, Ga., July 27th, 1904. —
There seems to have been a little
misunderstanding growing out of
constructions placed upon remarks
made by me in my speech at Brox
ton at the Ex Confederate re-union
but your letter of explanation as to
what the Breeze had to say about
it is entirely satisfactory. There
was nothing about me akin to a
bitter or unkind spit it. I have the
highest respect for the opinions and
teelings of any who may differ with
me upon any subject. I think that
it was obvious to all present that
l spoke purely from a southern
standpoint. Having been invited
to speak at the Ex Confederate
Veterans re-union I made the old
soldier arut the south my theme,
and if under the enthusiasm of the
moment I become so lost in my sub
ject and confused in my mind that
1 sail! Anything that could be con
strude as coming from an unkind
spirit then no one could regret it
more than myself. And if there
were those in the audience who
during the civil war wore the blue
believing that they were right en
gaged in battle against us, (and I
learn that there was, but of which
1 had no knowledge at the time 1
spoke), to them, recognizing that
the war is over, I would extend to
them my hand and bid them wel
come in our midst, but if I said
upon the occasion referred to that
which I intended to say then 1 have
no apologies to make. That the
old veterans followed Gordon Jack
son and Lee, not as inccendiaries,
traitors or anarchists but as loyal
and patriotic citizens believing
that the doctrine of state sovereign
ty was right then, and that it is
right now. That the southern sol
diers was impelled by pure and
honest emotions, that in the sense
of giving up the principles for
which we fought the south was not
whipped, hut simply crushed by
overwhelming numbers. I know
that the war is over and settled
once and for all, and that the
southern people accepted the inevit
able with as good grace and bravery
as the world has ever seen, and
rising from the ashes of desolation
with redoubled energy and deter
mination, the magical new south
has become the admiration of the
world. But must we in addressing
the old veterans on the occasions
of their re-unions whose wooden
legs and empty sleeves attest their
loyalty to the south and their brav
ery on the fields of battle say to
them tlvit if is a dead issue, and
that we must not mention it?
When we come together with the
old soldiers, the iff wives and daugh
ters in re-unions who believed that
they were right say to them that
the cause that incited them to deeds
of valor is a lost cause, and that
we must not mention it ? God for
bid. Let us not be afraid to speak
the truth, but do it in frankness
candor and love. Yes the war is
over and the white dove of peace
sits by the brook in the old planta
tion of the south, as well as on the
granite hills of New Hampshire.
Tne people of South Georgia ac
cepts the messenger of peace with
as much joy arid gladness as her
brother who walks the rocked rib
bed shores of Maine. In the lan
guage of the great leader and com
mander of the union forces we say
“Let us have peace” and let us,
and the stranger among us join
heart and hand in a greater effort
to build and to be happy than here
tofore but in all this, hat.-, off to our
old soldier his wife and daughter.
N. M. Pafford.
The Dear Candidates.
This is the time of year when the
candidate beginneth to feel that his
sins are many, and he turneth his
. eyes heaven ward and looketh in
vain for the bow of promise.
His eye groweth dim and full of
moisture from such steady gazes
into the obscure future, and he
sayeth aloud to himself, “I have
forgotten my religious duties, but
I will straightway turn over a new
leaf, buy a plug of good tobacco,
put on clean raiment, that my con
stituents may know I have truly
reformed, and niaketh a great
sacrafice.”
V ith this great determination in
his minds-eye, which was already
full to over-flowing, lie goeth to
the lady of his home who half-soleth
his socks and patcheth Iris sorrows,
ar.d telleth her that he must have a
'change*of linen, when with sorrow
and tears in her voice she an
swereth : “Alas, alas, you have
nothing but this collar, No. 16,
while you have a neck that will not
fill a No. 12.”
So, the good wife putteth the
No. 16 collar on the No. 12 neck,
and as there was no garment which
usually hatha button on it to which
it could be fastened, behold, she,
like the frugal wife that she was,
used a wart on the back of his neck
for a button, when, buttoning his
last winter’s over coat up to his
chin he goeth forth in the early
morning to a gathering at a city on
a hill, which the candidate calleth
Broxton.
The house in which the sons and
daughters of the constituents were
assembled was full so that it over
floweth, and the Over-flow sitteth
on the grass under the trees in the
shade, for the sun waxeth warm
and the grass groweth long, which
remindeth the candidate that he
should have been at home pulling
fodder and hoeing cotton, but in
his ear he hearth the voice of his
numerous friends who calleth to
him to save the country, and he at
once swore a svvare that he would
do it if it hair-lipped every sheep
in the county, even though he
haveth not a shirt to his back.
Verily he had repented, for he
heareth the prophet in the house,
as he talked to the people say, “the
race is not to the swift,” and he,
this candidate, huggeth himself,
and said aloud, “I will arise and
go slow, foi this last winter’s over*
coat tormenteth me with heat, even
t’ll the sweat trickleth down my
spinal column and falleth in great
drops on the ground.”
Then, the prophet in the house
spake unto the .people again and
sayeth, “may the Lord preserve
you from all danger,” when he dis
missed them, and the candidate
said in his heart, “this man conr
spireth against me while I perspir
eth for the sake of the people.
And it came to pass as the peo
ple from the house came out into
the air, they sniffed danger from
afar, but the candid ite who was
svilling to sacrafice himself fiar his
country seeing their fright, ap
proached them with his hand ex
tended agd whispereth in their ear
“peace be unto you.”
Then the people from the con
gregation spake among themselves
and said, “this man hath repented,
for he hath on a clean collar, an
overcoat and a sanctimonious look,
while his hair has been greased
with tallow until it hangeth in
strands not unlike a rat-tail file—he
surely hath repented, and we will
all vote for him—to stay at home.”
The candidate was a wise man,
for had he not studied until he had
much wisdom in his head, but no
brains? Therefore, when he saw
oilier candidates pulling for the
opening way over in the forest, he
also pulleth for the tall timber, and
sayeth to himself “lam, indeed un
done, my tobacco is all gone, my
crop ruined, the wart on my neck
worn smooth, and yet the people
will not let me save the country.
And this truthful narrative was re
corded just after the primary.
Among the Candidates.
The Breeze is loaded nearly to
to the water-line with announce
ments and cards from candidates
to-day, but we have a way of mak
ing room for all without cutting
off the general supply for the read
er. The Breeze can contract or
expand as circumstances may de
mand, to suit the reader and the
candidate, but, be it understood,
the Breeze publishes ho cards or
notices for any candidate without
renumeration.
We are carrying to-day the an
nouncement of Judge C. A. Ward,
who, in response to a petition from
friends, announces for the lower
house of the legislature, and who is
perhaps, better known to the peo
ple of the county than to us, there
fore, any commendatory words are
out of place—the card speaks for
itself.
In another column to-day. we
also have a card from Mr. W. M.
Gaskin withdrawing his name from
before the people as a candidate
for representative. Mr. Gaskin is
very grateful for the support tender
ed him and uses splendid language
in,his card as he gracefully retires.
In the matter of cards to-day we
have one from Dr. Jefferson Wil
cox, who was the first to announce
for the legislature and the publica
tion of this card is for the purpose
of letting the people know that, if
he is elected, he will serve them,
and that the election of County
Commissioners and other local mat
ters will be left in their hands, if
desired. The wants of the people
will be attended to, as he does not
pro Dose to be controlled by any
power or dictation save that of his
constituents. Read the card.
Scattered about in different places
of the paper to-day are some items
in favor of Thomas Young, for
Ordinary. These are duty remind
ers, ar.d the work of his friends,
who pay for them at the rate of
eight cents per line to run until the
primary. So when they are read
it must be borne in mind that while
they represent our sentiments pre
cisely, ask the voter to do as we
expect to do, that they are backed
up by people who will not only
support Mr. Young for Ordinary
with their votes but with their
money.
A Damn Gooi One on John
v ‘ Tohn. who was a cusser, was
cured of the habit, and this is how
it is supposed to have occured.
John-—“ Where is that damned
spade. Mary ?”
Mary—(Sweetly) “Damned if
I know^John.”
John held up his right hand and
swore that he would swear no
more."* —E xchange.
Was that Johnnie Greer? We
heard that he had reformed. '
Aiaaii<D>mifli;s®w©flsfe
For Clerk.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Clerk of Superior Court of
Coffee County, subject to the White Pri
mary, promising faithful and impartial
service if elected.
J. R. OVERMAN.
For County Treasurer.
»At the solicitation of many friends
I hereby'announce thyself a candidate
for Treasurer of Coffee County, sub
ject to the white primary election to
be held September 17th, 1904. If elect
ed I promise failhful service in the
discharge of all my’ duties.
RICHMOND J. ROBERTS.
For Sheriff.
Having served the people of Coffee coun
ty faithfully, to the best of my ability, in
the past, I announce myself as a candidate
for re-election as Sheriff of Coffee county,
subject to the White primary, and if.
elected will continue to serve the people’s
interests, as I have always done.
W. W. SOUTHERLAND.
For Representatives.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Representative of Coffee
county, subject to the action of the
White primary. If elected will endeavor
to represent the whole people of the coun
ty. JEFFERSON WILCOX, M. D.
Willacoochee, Ga.,2-23-4.
For Ordinary.
I beg to announce to the people of Cof
fee county, whom I ha e served ior years
past, that, I am a candidate for re-election
as Ordinary of this county, Subject to the
White primary. 1 have given you the best
service possible in years gone by, to the
best of my abilitA, ‘and if you say so, will
give you the few remaining days of my
life.
THOMAS YOUNG.
For Ordinary.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for Ordinary of Coffee county, subject to
the White* primary election. If elect
ed, I shall retire from the practice of law,
and will give whatever legal knowledge
and experience I may have to the admin
istration cf the business of the office.
W. P. WARD.
For Cierk Superior Court.
The undersigned hereby aunounces him
self a candidate for the office of Cierk of
the Superior Court of Coffee county, sub
ject to the White primary, and if
favored with the confidence of the people
will, to the best of his ability discharge the
duties of the office faithfully.
PHILLIP NEWBERN.
For Tax Assessor.
The friends of Mr. D S. Wall hereby
announce his candidacy for re-election as
Tax Assessor of Coffee County, subject to
the White Primary Election.
For Tax Collector.
At the request-of many friends I hereby
announce myself as a candidate for the
office of Tax Collec or of Coffee county,
subject to the White Primary, arid
if elected will do all in my power to
fill the office satisfactorily and efficiently.
JOHN D. FRIER
For Clerk.
After due consideration and the advice
of my friends I have decided to stand for
re-election to the office of Clerk of Super
ior Court Coffee County. Subject to the
White Primary Sept. 17th, 1904. The peo
ple know me and if they want me to serve
them I will greatly appreciate their help
this time, lam, Very Trulv Yours.
D. W.GASKIN.
For Tax Collector.
I announce myself a candidate for the
office of Tax Collector of Coffee county’
subject to the White primary, and if
the give me their support, I will
discflßge the duties expected of me to the
bast of my ability.
E M. PAULK.
For Tax Collector.
Bv the advice of friends, after due and
careful consideration I have concluded to
other for re-election as Tax Collector of
Coffee County, Subject to a White primary
Septembe-, 17th, 1901. The people know
me and if they want me to serve them I
will appreciate their assistance.
T. TANNER.
For County Surveyor.
I hereby announce myself for re-election
to the office of County Surveyor of Coffee
County, Subject to tile White primary as
I have already served the people two years
1 am better prepared to serve them, a’nd if
elected I promise a faithful performance
of the duties of the office thanking youJMf
advance for any favros I am vours to serW
G. L. MILLER.
For Tax Receiver.
After mature consideration and thought
I present my name to the people of Coffee
conuty for nomination for Tax Receiver of
Coffee county, subject to the action of the
white primary. If lam favored with the
office I shall discharge my duties to the
best of my ability.
Daniel Vickeks.
For lax Receiver.
At the request of my many friends, and'
also being physically "disabled to do manu
al labor I hereoy announce myself a can
didate for Tax Receiver of Coffee county,
subject to the action of the white primary,
and earnestly ask the support of the
people.
C. W'. COBBITT.
For Coroner.
We announce the name of Eugene Mer
rier for Coroner of Coffee countv subject
to the action of the Whi’e primary. His
faithfulness in the past is a guarantee of
the same in the future.
CITIZENS.
For Sheriff.
I take this method of announcing my’
candidacy for Sheriff of Coffee County*
s'- bject to the action of the White pri
mary. If elected I shall do mv duty,
in every respect, under all circum
stances, in every place and bv every
body. J. C. GILLIS,
Fales, Ga., July 27.