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The Douglas Weekly Breeze. FOB OUR COUNTRY AND HER PEOPLE, FIRST AND ALL THE TIME VOL 15, No. 44 A Worthless Confession. Douglas, Ga., Feb. 20. —“Now comes a strange confession, if true. The wife of Tobe Simmons, the negro who was killed by and who killed Officer John H. Moore the latter part of January, stated to an aged ante-bellum negress with whom she was staying that her husband had previously killed a sheriff, also the- marshall of Adel, for which latter crime another in nocent negro was executed. The negro hung for the murder of Adel’s marshal went to the gallows pro testing his innocence. Tiie woman, it is said, stated that she went off and bought a home and had come for her husband when the double killing occurred here.” The above special from Douglas has gone the rounds of the state the past week. There is nothing in the woman’s statement, so far as it refers to the killing of the marshal of Adel and the subse quent execution of his murderer. Boisy Bryant, colored, was hung in Nashville jail September 12, 1902, for the murder of Marshal W. A. Hiers, of Adel, on May 22nd. Before his execution Bryant acknowledged the killing to a Ga zette reporter, and expressed great regret for his crime. He later spoke of his act to a large crowd in front of the jail and said whis key and bad company had led to his downfall. At his trial, there was no possible doubt as to his be ing the man who fired the fatal shot. Another negro, Berry Wall, was suspected of being accessory to the killing, but in his dying statement Bryant qeonerated Wall and took all the blame on himself. The statement of the negro woman is an instance of what little dependence can be placed in the so called “confession” made by the average “bad” negro, who will boast to his companions of crimes he would never have had the nerve to commit.—Tifton Gazette. Next Monday in Douglas. Next Monday will be a big day in Douglas. Something is going to happen, and the people will just loose enough time from their work to come and see what is going on. The committee appointed at last of the fair projectors will make reports as to how much sub scriptions nave been raised, and other business in this important en terprise will be transacted. It may be ‘hat a permanent or ganzition will be perfected and the permanent officers of the associa tion elecled. Be sure to try to hurry up your farm work and come to town. The farmers are particu larly interested. Plow down to the end of the row Saturday even ing and 'take out. Hang the gear on the fence until Tuesday, and come to town ! W. R Flowers & Co. Mr. W. R. Flowers has pur chased the interest of his former partner, Mr. E. B. Whilden, and will continue the same business mnder the firm name of W. R. Fiowers & Co. No buggies or wagons will be handled, but a full line of Pianos and Organs and sew ing machines will be carried. Mr. Flowers is well known, and Mr. .'Swindle, who has been with the old firm for some time past will still remain with Mr. Flowers. See the advertisement in this paper. When you come to town see Hoke Davis, and you are in “it” “cut prices/’ 1 Rev- J. W. Brooker Passes Away- Brandon, Fla., Feb. 22-05. — After suffering severely for over two years, Mr. Brooker died at his home Tuesday morning Feb. 21st. It is evident that the family and friends have been looking for him to pass away for some time but it was one of the saddest times ever witnessed. He lived in this community some where near seven years and has proven to be a devoted father, a loving husband, a good neighbor and citizen. Mr. Brooker came here from Brooker, Ga., and as farming had been his principle occupation there, he began the same here, also carry ing on his ministeral work at the same time. He was successful and prospered very nicely, until some serious stomach disease came upon him and disabled him to follow the hard manual labor which is requir ed for a successful farmer. Seeing that he was disabled to run his farm successfully, he came to the conclusion to go into the merchan t;le This he managed in a very successful way until he had quite a .nice country store. In the mean time however lie didn’t im prove physically, but gradually grew worse and worse until it seemed {hat doctors and medicines were all in vain. He was very patient during his last hours of sickness and died peacefully. It was certainly one among the saddest affairs ever witnessed when about thirty-six hours before his death, he called all of his relatives around the bed-side to bid them farewell. He seemed to be perfect ly willing and ready to die, and talked of going to the better world to meet other loved ones which have gone on before. Fie leaves a wife and seven child ren to mourn his loss, also many other relatives and friends. The writer himself was a personal friend of Mr. Brooker and can say that he was a kind neighbor and will be greatly missed by the peo ple of this section. Fine Sunday School Work. For the first time since last Sep tember we attended Sunday School last Surday at the Baptist church, and as we didn’t know any lesson took a seat off one side and listen ed, the very best-thing an ignorant person can do. Since our last visit the membership seems to have doubled and thribbled. We noticed three classes, taught by Misses. Watson, McCormick and Freeman, which combined, would have gone near one hundred scholars, while the superintendant, the pastor and Mrs. E. L. Tanner, each had three other classes that would, combinea, reach to fifty or more. It was a surprise, genuine and agreeable. And what is more, the school is expected to double before picnic time in May. The pastor, superin tendent and secretary and teachers are an organized band, working in unity. Committees are to can vass the town', by districts and the little strangers and other children that do not attend Sunday school will be looked after. Visitors will receive a welcome when they come. “The laborer is worthy of his hire,” we are told, but he should be certain to put in full time and honest work. If he don’t he is not entitled to full pay. Douglas, Ga., March 4th, 1905. GRAND AND PETIT JURORS. Drawn to Serve at March Term 1905 of Coffee County Superior Court Grand Jurors. Edward Barnes, M A Anderson, John Geiger, Elijah M Wilcox Chas E Griffis, Jno M Lott, 1 Jas F Overstreet. Jas A Day, J M Cox, Timothy Tanner, Elisha I, Vickers, T A Westberry, Win Logan, Thos II Brown, Geo \Y Corbett, Gray Meeks, Joshim Dent, J Ludlum, Elias Lott, S.. J Pate Johnson, Eli Vickers, Sr, Jesse Eddenfieid, Bartilery Bur kett, John Carter, Robert L Ford. B Wash Douglas, Jno Grantham, Win BTeston, Daniel Moore, A len Carver, Sr., Petit Junior. Thos J Sweat, J E Lewis, Sol Purvis, Avery Moore, Jno W Gil lis, Geo F McCrannie, G D Wil son, Elijah Mctts, [as Griffin, | Frank Douglas, Benajah Peterson, Philp Newbern, T E Hamilton, Jno Harper, R L Byrd, ) McKeinon, J M Mullis, Daniel, Carver, Dennis Sears, T L Adams. S T Thompson, Thos Stowers, So', Summerlin, Elia? Hinson, Willie Meeks, Joel W Brooker, Flem J Harper, C C Fussell, Chas II Par ker, Chas Anderson, A L Woo 1 Jno L Denton, Win Fussell, R A Deen, Elijah Grantham, Win ! Pridgeon. I, D. YV. Gaskin Clerk Super ior Court hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correi l copy list of the Grand and Petit Jurors drawn to serve at the March term of Coffee Superior Court 1905. In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand ard seal. This Feb. 21 st, 1905. D. W. GASKIN, Clerk Superoir Court. Has No Official Organ- A few days ago the Atlanta Jour nal referred to itself as the officii. 1 organ of the Southern Cotton Asso ciation. This caused great dissatis faction in many quarters. Not that the Journal would not have made a worthy organ, but that there wasq’t any necessity to have an official or gan. Every paper in the south i-, engaged in the effort to help the farmers whip the cotton bears and each paper engaged in the effort should be an official organ. This is the idea of President Jordan, who has made the following statement anent the Journal’s assertion : “The Southern Cotton Associa tion has no official organ, and will not have, so long as the entire southern press gives to the mov - tnent the cordial support which it i« receiving from every section :i the south, both through the daily and weekly press. ‘ As president of the association, 1 beg to take this opportunity to convey to the press generally iriy high appreciation of the support which the Southern Cotton Asso ciation is receiving so abundantly throughout the entire cotton belt .” Now that every paper in the south, daily and weekly, has been put on the same basis and n » one will be favored over the other, there will be a concerted effort to drive the cotton bears from the field.— Dublin Courier Card from Dr. Bryan. Editor Breeze—please allow me to express, through your paper, our warmest appreciation of the many kindnesses shown us by our friends during our long illness. Yours truly. Dr. ano Mrs. W. C. Bry»> Suspected Murderer in Jail. It is remembered that some weeks ago the murder of Mrs. Katherine Smith, of Pearson, in tins county was reported in these columns. The murder was a most dastardly crime, the woman having been killed by having her throat cut. She was aged and supposed to have a .good deal of money, and was living almost alone, with, at times, some child in tlie house who would drop in to “stay all night with Aunt Katy,” as she was well known and liked by the children who knew her. The coroner held an inquest but no in formation was obtained and the murder remained a mystery. Last Saturday debuty sheriff Shaw brought to Douglas and lodged in jail Alick Smith (but of another Smith family—not related to Mrs, Katie Smith, more than that lie had married a daughter- in-law of Mrs. Smith, the widow of Tom Smith) charged with this grave crime. At this writing no preliminary trial has been held, and nothing definite, as to the evi dence upon which the arrest was made, is known. 1 here are rumors, however, that the murdered lady had possesion of certain money which it is claimed belonged to Tom Smith, and which Alick Smith thought he should have, after marrying Tom’s widow, but Tom’s mother wanted the money for his children. Alick, it is said, had made some threats agaiiwt Mrs. Smith, and after she was found dead, gossip pointed to ward him in suspicion. This is all we know, end do not give it as be ing true, and on our responsibility only mention the fact that Alick Smith is in jail. "Hold the Fort I’m Coming ” *• I'he thinning ranks of the old soldiers of the war between the States is often a subject of com ment, and many beautiful and touching are scenes recorded con cerning them. Yesterday morning Rev. F. A. Bishop conducted the furnal of an old veteran named’ Wells, who had died at the soldiers home. He read the ceremony, pray ed and closed the services. The spectators vyho had removed their hats replaced them—all but one aged veteran who stood by the open grave. Ths man’s name is Nichols, Fee ble with age and with tottering limbs, he remained bareheaded. While the men were filling the grave that held the form of a be loved comrade he began to sing: “Hold the Fort for I am Coming.” He sang in a weak and trembling voice, while the wintry winds to ;d the thin gray locks about the temples. Not another sound was heard save the o-d soldier’s voice aud he finished the entire song while tears dimmed the eyes of the devout listener”—Raleigh, N. C. Post. Yes, the old guard will soon be out of the way. The world is too small to hold them now. The com ing and present generation are crowding them to the ragged edge, and many ot them find relief when death comes. The best days of their lives were given in defense of the South and the women and childien, the latter the men and women of to-day. The South’s cause was lost, and some of the old soldiers are still living but will soon be gone—gone to help hold the fort on the other bank of the river. 'ds are getting full of SI.OO per Annum Pearson Pointers. Pearson, Feb. 27. —Dear Uncle Jim : May 1 come in for a chat? 1 It has been some time since 1 wrote ! you about the news here. Mr. and Mrs. R. IT. Dickerson attended church Sunday. Mr. W. L. Duvall went to Sav ai>iah on business this week. Mr. Jessie Paulk, life insurance agent was in town Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Wilds, of Way cross was among the visitors to the meeting. Mr. A. Duncan, the great bee man, is spending a few days in our vicinity. Miss Hannah Johnson our pleas ant little school teacher is getting along splendid with her school. Mr. Willie Baker was a pleasant visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. II . Dickerson Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Woodard, of Waycrfiss, also attended the meeting and while here visited the latter’s father Mr. B. Mills. Work is being pushed on the res idence of Bro. M. S. Corbett and will he one ol tlie handsomest homes 11 town when completed. Mr. Manning Corbett who lias been very sick with lagrip is able to be at his old stand to the delight of his many friends. The farmers of this section are buying a considerableamount of gu ano and judging from their cheerful appearance they are expecting good crops this year. Mr. B. 11. Tanner’s letter in last week’s Breeze was very interesting and it is hoped lie may succeed in his undertaking, as it would be a gmat benefit to the people of Coffee and surrounding counties. Mr. Clint Bridges one of Clinch County’s former citizens, who re cently married a Miss Murray of Ware County, has purchased the handsome residence of Mr. Martin and located in our town, we wel come him and his bride. The preachers’ meeting at Union Hill Church last Saturday and Sun was well attended and enjoyed by every one present. Among the preachers were Bros. W. F. Brewer, from Nortli Georgia, and Bro. J. F. Blackburn, of Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. R. 11. Dickerson and little daughter was in town Saturday. Success to Breeze. Pattie. Proper Treatment of Pneumonia. Pneumonia is too dangerous a dis ease for anyone to attempt to doctor himself, although he may have the proper remedies at hand. A physician should always be called. It should be borne in mind, however, that pneu monia always results from a cold or from an attact of the gripp, and by the treatment of these diseases a threaten ed attact of pneumonia may be warded off. Theie is no question whatever about this, as during the thirty years and more that Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has been used, we have ye ' r to learn of a single case of a cold or attact of the grip having resulted ' pneumonia when this remedy used. It is also used by physic]/ the treatment or pneumonia wF best results. Dr. W. J. Smith v' ders, Ala., who is also adrugg y of it: “I have been selling Cyt lain’s Cough Remedy and prc y> it in my practice for the past &) I use it in cases of pnei- # have always gotten the For sale by Union PharJ * gj Silver Tea l E The ladies f'* will have a '< - the resideace * bett, on uext T j'Jeorgia. & 7.30. The tist church. Jt welcome.