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DOIUiL VS BREEZE. j\o EfSuESk * Pni, ’l ,r * V‘ficial <-rgtn of Coffee County Adrerii ring Rates Reasonable. N $1 A YEAR, IN ADVANCE Fan car y :i. 1890. eetixu. tsuc of the Brf.e/.e it the management of Barker and Jxo. W. le of Douglas, Coflee ie general public, we obeisance. ;red heads and bared :h the duties of this ed ; for the responsibili iiiim' iii placing ourselves be- ■ i •’!• ' ■ ‘ • >■ ■• U*i**n i' 1 ■ ic, '■ m ■ Si**/ M-. >1(1 newspaper man,’/fend o mf-s tn ib‘- people of Cof fee county afopiparative stranger lie feels it no saered privilege to undertake a jVK|Sun in which he mu t beg roUf <‘oMjdenee and support, Mr. Crc(;4riflflVrf editorial robe for the lir.sC timo/ lb. however, is no stranger to tltfepeopfe of the county, a resident at Pearson for more than thf< e years of bis boyhood, and ruqipifly having returned there af ter years away, hilt all the while keeping in close touch with her people on account of family rela tion and and a peculiar interest in ner educational affairs Wc both come into your midst to be two among you, and we ask h r citizenship and kindly relation. Neitbei of ns have any ma teria! interest elsewhere, and wc place ourselves with goods and chattels, wholesouled, into your goodly com munity. Our hearts and minds arc with you and our energies and efforts elmU he at aid times to do your gra t^s'aprvtce. Weffiave gr at anticipations for the : <ofkaPy, belifck ing it to he unequaled for cultivation by any other in the state, and in the people wo liave tin lounded confidence, our relation with them having been sufficient to con vince us of their honesty and gener osity: and wo further believe that a fairness on our part and a diligence for the people's interest will meet with a ready response and a liberal support. Wo ask you to turn 11s not away 111 our beginning, but to lend considera tion to our efforts; for no man can fail io realize the exigent need to a community and the personal benefit to every individual of a fresh, newsy paper, and this we shall endeavu, with all our might, to give you, The.BtiEE/.K will be published en tirely within t.l e ollfee at Douglas, and will contain only the dibits of our selves and those of our county people. The column' of the Breeze shall at all times be free to our people for lib eral discussion on subjects pertaining to their welfare. Our policy shall be to lake one side of every question, but this will not debar our columns against our opponents. If we cannot success fully combat a question in fairness, then it will be ime for ns to acknowl edge our weakness and correct our error. We are not infallible, nei her are you : we shall make duo allowance lor all your inadvertencies, and it is only fair that you should have the same consideration for us. In consid ering the Breeze think not of its er rors and failures of the past: we are not responsible for t hem. We shall j have enough of our own to answer! for, and we pledge you we shall make them as few as we can. At least we promise to send you a nice, clean sheet and we hope soon to make the Breeze a necessity in yotu homes. Ths Editors. The speeches of Messrs. Crisp and Turner against tno Republican reve nue bill were decidedly complimen t nr to them both, that is if the bill itself were not a good measure ; and, with a 1170,000,000 in the treasury we can see no reason for an immedi ate demand for revenue. Geor ia lias an honorable representation in Clias. E. Crisp and Henry G. Turner. Mr. Tom "ho is says that before he left North Carolina he expected to find Douglas in a low, flat country, but on his arrival here he was so agreeably surprised, and is now sc* de lighted with the place that lie would not exchange liis habitation for any i he saw on his journey here. Tom i knows a good tiiiug wheu he sees it. j Uetnoo at as Long as Democra cy is Democratic. This aphorism will denote in brief the political policy of this paper for the time it is under the present man agement. Lest some rnay not understand the impor herein implied, and lest others may distort its significance into a ca price entirely foreign to our motive, we offer this elaboration. !' Ijjeue cratic principle and the I)em oera|i- party are not always synony rttbwL This is a fact too often admit- I let? ny the leadeis Tjf -the- party aKj more often acknowledged by men jugt in their reasoning and sincere in their conviction. This is not an anomaly characteristic of the Democrat!' party alone, all parties, political and other wise, are given to apostesies, and lienee the Democratic party is no worse in that respect than others. Therefore to he a, strict party adher ent, one must, at times, sacrifice his own conviction of right and deviate from the principles known to he the true aim of his party. This is party policy, and in modern parlance, is called politi. a. In the church it would he called idolatry, because it is nothing more than wor-liipping the image for the thing imitated. To these tactits (they are not prin ciples! we thus far have never sub scribed, and as long as conscience shall be a party to division we appre hend no such concession on our part. We believe principle to he a higher loid than party, and as our convic tion of right is the highest pri iciple known within us we shall follow it whenever there is a difference between llio two. Cradled in the lap of Democracy, and schooled in the gymnasia of its commonwealth we feel fairly compe tent to decide for iirselves what is in harmony with the principles so clear ly enunciated by Jefferson. In com ing to decision, however, we shall spurn no aid that is based on fairness whatever may bo its emanation or whoever its author. We shall en deavor to be just to all parties and all men ; and, although our first consid e ation shall over be for the party we were taught from our earl cst recol lection to revere, yet, we would not have it conjectured that these boy hood afliiiities blinded us with preju dice ia favor of the Democratic party. We have n>> prejudice and we hope to bo especially free ftoin it us long as we essay to mold public opinion and pro ject public advice. We advocate Dem ocratic principles simply because we believe them to be right, and not be cause wc are under any obligations to the pa. ty itself. In this assertion we are not unmindful of the numerous benefits that have conic to us through the Democratic paity; but gratitude is not a thing to be wasted on ail or ganization s'mply because it has been useful. We should boas sensible in bestowing gratitude on the warship Atlanta for its services to the Union in a war with England. Most of all are we not undt r obligations to those men, where, by intrigue and ehican ery, they have u- urped control of the Democratic party and who claim the suffrage of all those who would con tinue to east their ballots for the prin ciples of Deniociiu "y. Against such men and rings (for political power is no longer an individual acquisition, but an annular puzzle, steel tempered) we shall exert what influence we may wield. We nr*- well aware that this is not considered ouhordox "Democracy,” and we are sure that some of those who give us notice wll cry out "strange doctrine;” but we are equally as eertain that it is good Democracy, and having no doubt but that it will find lodgment in the minds of just men. wo feel safe in protruding it as I the basis of our political action as well as the announcement of our honest conviction. Xotice. All parties and witnesses interested in cases lately pending in the Coffee County Court, are hereby notifid that all such eases have been transferred to the City Court of said county, and ' said cases will be called for trial in j said City Court, which will be held on * tie third Monday in January next, IB9i. This December 21th. 1893. dn.us J. Lott, Clerk City Court. Georgia—Coffee County. To all! whom it may eonccrn : A . Bur' - halter, administrator of the estate of Joel Vickers deceased late of! said county has ie due form ap plied to tke undersigned for letters ot dism xsioii from said ndmiuis-j tr.torsdiip and I will pass upon : said application on t e Ist Monday in Ma-.oh 1896. John Vickers, Ordinary. | An Tdca for the Tillers \ A resolution by the Memphis (Jot ton Exchange, advising farmers c,f the j outlook for war with England, and ! recommending that they plant food I crops in place of cotton, may not com prMiend an argument so potent in j itself, ire that it is based on an hypoth esis too doubtful for action. Never theless, it contairUfqisnggestive truth that farmers cannot afford to ignore, and which they would do veil to in corporate in their programme while makin g out.the.yUtuini ; tUe coming crop. This year has been ode ©f *hi.>i.-uid prosperity lor the agrit/ultural classes. The oasis of a low price for cotton and the unexpected rise in that staple was no doubt a strong cause that gave aid to this result; but we believe that there was even a stronger factor that figured in the munificent gifts with which ilie soil has rewarded its lords in the past year, and that factor is contained in the recommendation of the Memphis Cotton Exchange—the planting of “food crops in place of cotton.” There is hardly a farmer within the range of our knowledge who has not raised sufficient corn, hay. potatoes and syrup to do him till they come again. Out of these meat has been bountifully raised, stock has flourished to uuctuosity and families, if not fared sumptuously, have lived conscious of pi -nty to drive away want and pre clude the necessity of anew mortgage, while the small acreage of cotton that was planted, has contributed to the wardrobe and sent the sherill' on his way for a season at least. Why should our people controvert this contentment and generally healthful state of affairs hr again cmi niitting that most consommate of fol lies, of planting a heavy crop of cot ton to the neglect of their food sup plies which they are compelled to have, even at the cost of a mortgage on tin home? Why run this risk of losing a good plantation, the dowry of ancestors or the accumulati -u of ma ly a year’s incessant labor, all for the paltry stare of a few cheap silver dollars wli ch a cotton crop may per mit them to handle until they can pay the warehouse man for the corn and meat they have subsisted on through (he year? "■ War With England. We do not apprehend any such ca lamity, for more reasons than those suggested by the Chicago Times-Her ald. It says: “Great Britain will not engage the United States in war for two suffie.ent reasons. First, be cause she is dependent ou foreign soil for more than half her food supply. Secondly, because, in addition to star vation, her people could be threatened with paralysis of their industry.” We venture two reasons why the United States will not engage Eng land in war. First, becouse the ques tion involved does not sufficiently and directly effect the interest of her people. Secondly, because the inves tigation to be made will bring to light tin' error in flic affair, and England or Hie United States either will then be noble enough to aokuowli dge the wrong and make due compensation and apology. A further reason why neither will fight the other is that the members of their respective legislative bodies are too profoundly concerned in the finan cial affairs af both countries to allow such a catastrophe with its wholesale destruction of their property. This may not be a patriotic reason for peace between the two moguls of the planet, but it is a very potent one. ”T H E Murderers Located GUS L. BRACK A CO., the mur derers of High Prices are located iu the Overman building wUh HIGH PRICES CUT TO THE HEART. WE LEAD IN LOW PRICES FOR CLEAN. HONEST. FRESH. PURE, FANCY vn.) FAMILY GROCERIES. On baud and daily arriving all styles Pork Sausages, Hams, Butter, Lard, Sugar, Coffee, Rice, Iludnuts Grits, Caboagc, Onions, Turnips Flour Apples, Oysters, Fith, a full assort ment to accommodate the tastes of all t<x> numerous to mention. Wo also carry an assortment of To bacco’s, Cigars and smokers goods. A full line of Confectioneries, Ready made Clothing, .Sheeting, Shirting and Domestics, Calico s, Shoes, ite., at prices that defy competition. Give us a trial order and le con vinced that you are saving money. G IS 1. HE AC K .1 CO.. DOUGLAS, : GEORGIA. COST AfiWUS t Its All Over Town and spreading rappcdly that Dll W. V. SIBBETT Has the largest stock and purest DRUGS ever brought to Douglas We keep in stock all standard Patent Medicines. We also carry a large stock of the finest American, French and English PERFU IMK €*& . Toilet Soap and Toilet Articles, Brushes, Combs, Sponges etc., also Hawk’s Specktacles and eye glasses. We are not simply “Dealers in Drugs” but we are practical / Pharmacists and our care, skill and precision in dispensing ensures our customers the be.,t possible results and against errers. Wlo ills you Pltamtas aai Fanil? imi We make a specialty of this department. We make no exii-a charge for delivering goods. Prescriptions left at our Pharmacy by your Physician, or sent to us will receive our best atiention, and the medicine will be promptly sent to your home in any part of town. Come to Valdosta? A leal resort tell wilier aid mm Temperate aiiform aid ileliilii!. Fine artesian, mineral wateß fßee to all- Attend lie VALDOSTA BUSI NESS COLLEGE “The Highest Honored college in the South.” Bine ribbon and Diploma at Stato Fairs and Inter-tate Expsiotion “Decidedly the cheapest and best college in Georgia Skilled accountants, penmen and reporters as teachers. Actual Business Practice a special feature. Business and Shorthand course $23. Good board cheap. Graduates assisted to positions. Take advantage of these special summer rates. Come. Address J. E. PORTER, President, VADOSTA, <3- .A, TO THIS PUBLIC, We desire to say that we keep constantly ou hand a Hue of the best GROCERIES, all nice and fresh, at the lowest prices to be sold at in this market. We soli strictly for cash and arc thus able to give our custo mers the benefit of low prices- TRY US FOR GROCERIES. e olso rim in connection with our the only Restauranttore colored people in town Ev ;rvthinff and anything von want -to eat put up on shOrt NOTIUE. Store and Restaurant in the King Building near the Depot. '' e also run tlie only Barber Shoyin town in the Owrmnu building an! will be pleased to s -e our friends during couit w ( ek. For any 3 and worth, J. E. Williams and Bro Oou^las PBOFESSIcg^Jgpp^ GEO. R.Mtfes. —ATTORNEY AT LAW' — DOUGLAS, - - - - GA. Strict attention given to all business J. W. QUINCEY. tV. TV. MCBOiSALD quincey & McDonald, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Douglas, : ; ,- ; ; Georgia \\ ill practice in Coffee, and adjoining! counties. Office in Dr. M. M. Halls old I uni# store. ' J Lee Crawley Attorney-at-Law ’■ACROSS, :::::::: GEORGIA Vi id attend the mouthly anjfezqtftt* teily terme of the County C®iirt of Coffee fM&aqp 11. G. DICKEIvSON, Attorney-at-Law, Homemille, .- ; Georgia.# V ill attend Superior Court in Cof-| fee county. L. J\ TIPPIN, ATTORNEY AT LAW Hazlehurst, : ; : ; ; : : Ga | Will attend terms of Con uty andf Superior Courts of Coffee county AllS Legal matters attended to piomptly. 1 IF 31. Toomr | A T TOUXE T- A T-L Ait , WAYCRQSS, Y/iu attend all tenor of Cuur;-.- and Superior court of Coffee counts " \n legal i natters to^mmly C. A. WARD Jr. F. W. DART WARD & DART. A 1 WYEJtS, Douglas, : : Ga. Malpractice together in all the court! ot Coffee county, except County court! and else where by special contract! 1 rompt attention given to ail leju matters. i>R w, IV. YjmTuJTirm I'lnjsician and Surgeon. For seven years has made a special study or diseases peculiar to women and children, both in private and hos pital practice. Douglas, Ga. 0-25-93. W, V. SIBBETXi PHYSICIAN & SURGEON. DOUGLAS, . 4 Calls promptly answered day or night. (L Yoore ’ PHYSICAND SURGEON, All calls to, clay or night. w IF. 31. Carter PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Davis, : .- ; Georgia, zVii calls promptly attended day or night. mt. .P. JOHNSON Physician and surgeon. Chronic desiase a specialty, will be in Douglas on 2nd Thursday month. Dr. J. A. Pny^ Dentist. Headquarters Pearson, Ga. Branch offices, Douglas and Willacooehee. Per sons wishing work at other points write me. I am fully prepared to do any kind of work pertaining to the art. Crown and Bridge work a specialty. I will be at the following places on the billowing dates: Douglas, Ist to fith Broxton, oth to 12th, McDonald's Mill, 12th to 18th, Pearson, 18th to 24th, Wil lacooehee, 24th to 30th. DO UGFASIIOUSE, DAVID LOTT, Proprietor. RATES reasonable. Table supplied with the best the markets afford. Rooms pleasant and beds comfortable I am prepared to take the best of care Stock. Plentv o£ feed, comfortable stals Mus P. X. Douglas DRESS MAKER -A-2ST3D 5 Milliner DOUGLAS, : : : : GEORGIA Milliner Goods of U Kinds. Call and see her Stock belie buying your HATS and Dress GOODS. LATES STYLES AND FASHIONS. Insure your lire. e represent three of the liars companies in the world, and can make it so easy that you cant help but insure—Come to see us. Qoincey & McDonald. Douglas Ga. N. F. GOODYEAR Blactsmldi ani ISMwrigM, DOUGLAS, - - - - GEORGIA > <-> < I am fully prepared to do all kinds of work in my line. Such as making and repairinibug* gies, wagons, road carta, timber^Ss^ur, 6 SHOEING a <y- I would be pleased to have the pat ronage of th® pub’ic. Respectfully, N. F. GOOD YEA xt,