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DOUGLAS liRKF.ZL.
JVO. TV. OMKRH, Kilitor.
H.S.SAIT, Associate Fall tor.
(.KKFIt & NAIM* I'liltlisliers.
Official Organ of Coffee County
A(I ro ill this: If at It easonali la.
synniumov $1 a year, in advance
jnidUSHED WEEKLY.
Entered at (be Powtoffice at Dougliin j
Cfd, as see. *nd-claBS mail matter.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 18%.
A Logical Position.
There is much speculation’ a 4 to
what position the sound money men
will assume in case the free and un
limited coinage of silver at the ratio
of 10 to 1 is adopted in the national
democratic platform —;t result which
now seems evident.
To arrive at a logical conclusion in
the premise and to assume a tenable
and dignified position on the subject,
it is necessary to comprehend the
scope of governmental questions and
to ascertain what position and mag
nitude each one holds in relation to
t he other.
it is common ami generally satis
factory for the masses to say ‘ J will
he loyal to my party in this matter
and whatever it dictates, I will accept
and abide by.” In most eases this is
right and the.e are good reasons to
sustain this attitude ; but ii assuming
it one subjects himself to criticism,
and we are often told that lie is a
“slave to part) ” who submits to this
doctrine. In answer to such a charge
we would only say that it is better to
be a slave to party than to be a weat h
er-cock to the capricious winds of ev
ery political storm with its vagaries
and heresies.
In the bulk of numerous questions
which arise in the national, state and
municipal councils for solution, there
may be drawn a distinction which
will enable one to determine how far
man should maintain bis fealty in
Ysupport of bis party. On either side
of this line of distinction we would
place the questions of principle and
the questions of policy. In the one we
would comprehend the questions of
moral right and wrong, including lib
erty, personal and state rights and
ideas of ethical import. In the other
we would place the policies of govern
ment, Hindi as are embraced in polit
cul economy and the ordinary busi
ness of stitc-craft which deals with
the materialities of government.
In questions under the head of prin
ciple we should regard our putty ns
second in all things, and wherever it
undertook to dictate a course which,
after thorough and honest investiga
tions, we considered wrong, we should
demur from its rulings and
give our support to that party which
advocated the principle we considered
right; for herein is involved a ques
tion af moral right and wrong, and
a man vho should advocate what lie
considered to he morally wrong, even
though his judgement were at fault
and the majority against him, would
inflict a wound in his character that
would make him unworthy of future
trust,
lu questions of policy where there
is no moral right and wrong involved
and where character is not antago
nized, where only judgment is to be
exercised and where even the host
judgments may he wrong, it is no
sacrifice of principle, no compromise
of character to lay aside your opinion
and acquiesce in the judgment of
the many.
Of course, it is not expected of a
man who has labored assiduously in a
conviction of this nature to change
his belief, merely because he yields
to the majority. He will likely hold
to the same opinion still, and, yet, he
would not deign to break away from
his party, disrupt its organizat ion and
destroy its usefulness in matters of
higher import for the sake of his opin
ion in a question of policy. A man
who is not a bigot will subordinate
that opinion to a majority and con
tinue to participate in the principles
and other j>olicies of his party as he
liasdone hitherto. If the policy is a
bad one. the majority will not contin
ue to uphold it to the utter ruin yf a
nation,, and thus we feel no uneasi
nese in the triumph of free silver.
We believe strongly in the sound
money policy of the government.
The democratic party is about to re
pudiate that policy. It being success
full in the November elections that
policy will likely he inaugurated, li
it should work an evil in cur system,
it will be abandoned before it shall
utterly destroy us, Then why should
we let go all that we have stood
for, simply because we cannot have
our way in one instance? it is selfish,
overbearing and borders on to mad
ness, and we have no sympathy for
the man who will not he ruled sim
ply because he cannot rule.
The sound money men will have
a place in the democratic party, and
that place as logical, dignified and
true as that which thall he held by
the advocates of free silver.
Politics is a fai.iy good profession,
hut a very poor religion.
Jf one do right at all times there is
no need to trouble about past records
and inconsistency.
Men who have fallen oqt with
Cleveland would do well to study
, their own records.
Though th' re he method in ones
madness, it is not well to have mad
ness in oi. s methods.
Mr. Crisp may gain the senate, but
he has lost more than the honor of
the position—the esteem of many
good people in Georgia.
li is the duty of every man in the
county to register, for you cannot
vote unless you do, and to vote is
your highest prerogative.
Mlent discontent makes life; miser
able ; active discontent makes revo
lution : revolution is war, and Gener
al Sherman said, “ War is la-11. ’ There
fore, be contented.
If free silver should win in the dem
ocratic party, the populists ought to
he giveti the discredit of it, and no
doubt they wTI, as they will be liter
ally swallowed up in victory.
Men who have hitherto voted the
populist ticket may vote in the Au
gust primary provided they will
pledge themselves t:> support the men
who arc nominated in that primary.
The Bicyclist of Amerieusare indig
nant because the city council passed
an ordinance to prohibit riding on
the sidewalks. We thought that
Amereus had put oil' that primordial
long ago.
Now, as it is likely that free silver
will prevail in the democratic party,
let the populists put aside their pop
ulism and come back into the
ranks of their lirst love. Populism
can avail nothing and democ
racy is the only hope against our
common foo-tho republicans.
In our last issue wo made mention
of the announcement of Mr. Sam
Philips for Tax Receiver, but inad
vertently the announcement itself
was omitted. We take pleasure in
placing it in this issue and reasserting
that there is not abetter fitted man
in the county for tb? office. Mr.
Philips lias always stood for the right
and these are the kind of men we
need foi office.
There is a great deal of cant now
going the rounds that Mr. Turner
will not be a logical candidate for
congress in ease the dem
ocrats adopt a free silver platform.
If this wore so, then there would not
be a free silver democrat in the Uni
ti'il States who could logically vote a
democratic ticket. Such talk is all
bosh. If a sound money man may
logically vote, then a sound money
man may as logically be a candi late,
especially where the constituents of
that candidate are overwhelmingly in
bis favor. Common sense would great
ly improve the logic of some syllo
gisms.
\.
In this issue the friends of Mr
Elias Lott announce bis candidacy
for the legislature, In so doing the
friends of H. L. Paulk withdraw his
name for that position and leave the
field clear for Mr. Lott. This an
nouncement goes la-fore the public
with consent of Mr. Lott, and in giving
voice to its support, it is with no lit
tle degree of pleasure. Mr. Lott has
been for some time solicited to make
this race, and he makes many sacri
fices to undertake it. the people of
the county will appreciate his candi
dacy ; for it is purely a ease where
the office seeks the man. It is every
where conceded that Mr. Lott is the
strongest man who could have gone
iu the race and there is little doubt
that his election is a certainty.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Anncnncs in this colao. Only $3,00.
For Ordinary.
i hereby announce myself as candi
date for Ordinary of Coffee eo unty
subject to the Democratic primary.
W. R. Googe.
For Senator.
I hereby announce myself a candi
date forthe Senate from the sth sen
atorial district, subject Cos the action of
the democratic primary, and ask the
Buppoit of the people. Jeff Wilcox.
For Senator.
After solicitations from many friends
in different parts of tiie county. I have
decided to become a candidate for the
Senate irom the sth senatorial district,
subject to the action of the democratic
primary, and ask the support of the
people.
C. A. Ward, Jr.
For County Surveyor.
i hereby offer myself as a candidate
for the office of county surveyor of Cof
fee county, subject the primary of trie
Populist party aud respectfully ask the
support of uiy friends.
Rev. Tharpe Bailey.
For Ordinary.
Many of my friends have requested
that | allow my name to go before the
primary as candidate for Senator of the
sth senatorial district, hut my Coffee
county friends have urged that I again
make the race for Ordinary and I feel it
my duty to yield to the latter, and I
hereby offer myself a candidate for Or
dinary of Coffee county, subject to the
Democratic primary and respectfully
solicit the support of the people.
John T ickers.
For Ordinary.
1 hereby announce myself a candidate
for Ordinary of Coffee county suject to
the Populist primary and ask the sup
port of my fellow-citizens, and if elected
will honestly and earnestly discharge
the duties of said office.
W. B. Teston.
For lleprosentativc.
The friends of Elias Lott hereby an
nounce his name as a candidate for
Representative of Coffee county, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
primary.
For County Treasurer.
1 hereby announce myself a candi
date for Treasurer of Coffee county,
subject to the democratic primary,
and if elected will earnestly and hon
estly discharge the duties of said
office. Respectfully,
C. C . Smith.
For Tax Receiver.
I hereby announce my self a candi
date for Tax Receiver of Coffee coun
ty, subject to the action of the dem
ocratic primary and respectfully ask
the support of the people.
0. W. Corbitt.
For Tax Receiver.
I hereby announce my-self a candi
date for Tax Receiver subject to the
action of the democratic primary, and
respectfuly ask the support of the peo
ple.
>S. D. Philips.
For Sheriff'.
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for sheriff of Coffee county, sub
ject to the Democratic primary, and
Respectfully ask the support of the
people. It. H. Dickerson.
Ggorgia Coffee county:
By virtue of sale contained in a mort
gage made bv G. W. Piekrru to I*. Peter
son on July 31st 1895 recorded in book "D”
folio 375, will be sold before the courthouse
door at Douglas oil the first Tuesday in
July next for cash the following property:
S) undivided interests ill lots of land No.
261 and 33'} acres on No. 262 and 2J5 acres
on lot No 260 all in the first district of
Coffee county. Sold in satisfaction of the
above described mortgage Mav 26tli
1896.
D. Peterson attv in fact,
for G. W. Pickren.
fiuineey A McDonald.
A tty. for D. Peterson.
Georgia, Coffee Coffee; Court of Ordinv
ry, June term 1893: >J. S. Stalvey lias
made application t o ine for exemption of
personalty and setting aside and valuation
of homestead and 1 will pa;— upon the
same at m\ office on tin? Ist Monday in
July next at two o'clock P. M.
John Vickers, Ordinary,
I find that written marriage licenses
arc being issued under such circum
stances. it is impossible to keep up with
the number issued. Hereafter no li
cense will be issued except from the of
fiee at Douglas. Those h iving blanks
on hand will return them to the office.
Jno, Vioeers Ord'y
Administrators. Executors and Guar
dians will take notice the law requires
that their returns be made at the July
term of the court of Ordinary Unless
this requirement is met it will he un
duly to summons them to show cause
why they have tailed. Jno. T ickers.
Georgia, Coffee comity : To ail whom it
may concern: J W Fllis lias in due form
applied to th.e undersigned for permanent
letters of oxoeutarship and administrator
ship on the estate of Thomas Unix late
[of said county deceased, and l will pass
j upon said applieat'on on the first Monday
iin July. Is:*:. Given under my hand ami
official signature tili - June Is!
I John Vickers, Ordinary,
s Swans Down Flour, \oull
HPa 1 ' find it as white and as light as swans
down. Eat a slice of it and you’ll find its
j ■ mWi yooduess and sweetness equal its looks. u>j|
j I6UHEART f 1
jj SIMN i DOWN Row J
■ is milled from the best winter wheat that the ,j:||
WL li finest soil and climate can produce. Ask for qjn
> it at your grocer’s, if you want the best
t bread and pastry that flour will make.
| IGLEHKART BROS.,
r. v. douglas,
AGEViV^s
I@l lEEWIM© 0©
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in BEER, WINES, LIQUORS,R
Cigars and Tobacco. jmf
JUG TRADE A Specialty.
jTj. lott,
Wholesale || GrROC^SR.
TOBACCO, CIGARS, AND LIQUORS.
Also Flour, Meal, Grits, Grain, Hay and Bran.
214 IBA/V STREET.
BRUJNSWIOK. Cr.iN.
J. A. JONES & CO.,
t va yen oss aeo n gia .
Have just received anew supply of Wagons,consisting of all sizes
of one and two horse Farm Wagons, also Turpentine, wood and
cross-tie wagons.
Largejjstock of Buggies and Harness on hand. JM
R. I§lfi SMQ 60.
WAYCKOss, A.
POPULAR
|1 PRICED
for 1596
•f 1 00 per day—-‘Single meals, 25c.
Harnett House,
SAVANNAH, - - GEORGIA.
H, M. MILLER & son.
The Cheapest FURNI n*RE and
HARNESS House in Georgia. We
Carry a complete line of
FURNITURE. MATTING CLOCKS
BABY CARRIAGES, —
TRUNKS RUGS. HARNESS
AND SADDLES
We will sell at Rock Bottom Prices.
Mail orders receive uor special attetion.
H. M. MILLER & SON.
11l Newcastle St., Brunswick, Ga.
J. J„ Lissner
WHOLESALE
Groceries,
Tobacco,
Flour, llncon
Provisions.
GRAIN. HAY AND BBAN
A SPECIALTY.
300 Gloucester and 204 Grant Streets,
BRUNSWICK. - GEORGIA.
A Chance to Make Money.
I have berries, grapes and peaches,
a vear old’ fresli as when picked. I
use the Californio process, do not heat
or seal the fruit, just put it up cold,
keeps perfectly fresh, and costs almost
nothing: can put up a bushel in ten
minutes. Last week I sold directions
to over 120 families; anyone will pay
a dollar for directions, when they see
the beautiful samples of fruit. As
there are many people poor like myself.
I consider it my duty to give my expe
rience to such, and feel confident any
one can make one or two hundred dol
lars round liome in a few days. I will
mail sample of fruit and complete di
rections, to any one of your rea lers, for
eighteen two-ceut stamps, which is only
the actual cost of the samples, postage,
etc., to me
Francis Casey, St. Louis Mo.
State of Georgia Coffee county:
Where.-,s. W. P. Prescott, Adminis
trator of Wiley Cowart, deceased, rep
resents to the court in his petition, only
filed and entered on record, that ire has
duly administered on the estate of said
Riley Cowart, deceased: This is there
fore to cite all pessons concerned, _ kin
dred and creditors, to show cause, if any
they can, why said Administrator
should not be discharged from his ad
ministration, and receive letters of dis
mission oil the Ist Monday' iu Septem
ber, 1896. This June Ist 189 C. .
Jno. Vickers.
B Massey’s
CHAIN OF
i Business
‘ Colleges
Columbus, Ga.,
Montgomery, Ala.,
Jacksonville, Fla.
The Great Schools of the Sooth,
Cheapest and best. Endorsed by Ex-
Speaker Crisp, Governors, State Super
intendents of Education, Boards of
Trade, and thousands of former stu
dents who arc holding lucraive situa
tions. Students’ railroad fare paid and
credit given for half of tuition until
they are placed in situations. Board
Cheap. The M-.ssey Colleges receive
more calls from business firms for their
graduates than any dozen schools in
the South. I>l students placed in situ
ations in six months. Send Jit once
for circulars. Address nearest school.
R. VV. MASSEY,
PrcaiJent.
CAPITOL. >30.000.00.
We have hundreds of letters like the
following:
/L
Montgomery, Ala., July 5,1537.
JR. VT. -Unssry, President:
Dear Sir—Hye years ago I was work
ing on a farm, getting 81(0.00 per year.
I took a course in Telegraphy at volrr
College ou borrowed money. Immedi
ately upon graduating, you secured f,,r
me a situation as telegrapher and sta
tion agent on the A!a. Git. So. K. R.
From "hat day to this my suco s- has
been onward and upward. To day I
ail train dispatcher at a (alary "of
$1.00.00 per year. J. E. Cole.
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
GEoIT LRIGGsT
—ATTORNEY AT LAW —
DOUGLAS, - - - - GA.
Strict attention given to all business
J Lee Crate ley
Attorney-at-Law
■VAYCROSS, :::::::: GEORGLV
Will attend the monthly and quar
terly ternu. of the City Court of
Coffee
Xj . J~. TIPPITT,
ATTORN E If AT LAW
llazlexiurst, : : : : : : : Ga
Will attend terms of City and
Superior Courts of Coffee county All
Legal matters attended to promptly.
W M. Toomer
A TTORXEY-AT-LA IP,
WAYCROSS, : : : : : GEORGIA.
Will attend all terms of City and
Superior court of Coffee county. All
legal matters attended to promptly.
C. A. WARD Jr. F. W. DART
WARD & DART.
L 1 MYERS,
Douglas, : : :::::::: Ga.
Will practice together in all the court s
of Colfee county, except City court
and elsewhere by special contracts
Prompt attention given to all legal
matters.
1)U. IF, IV. TERRELL,
Ehysician and Surgeon.
For seven years has made a special
study of diseases peculiar to women,
and children, both in private and hos
pital practice. Douglas, Ga. 0-25-95.
w. F. SIBBETT.
PHYSICIAN & SURGEON.
DOUGLAS,
Calls promptly answered day
or night.
W. M. Carter
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
IHchren, : •' • Georgia,
All calls promptly attended day or
night.
JNO. M. HALL,
—Physician and Suvf/eon—
Wilcox, - - - Georcua.
All calls promptly answered night
or day. Charges reasonable.
(J. C. THOMAS,
ATTORNEY - AT - LAW,
■ Waycross, - - Georgia.
Special attention given to practice in
: the City and Superior Court, of
Coflee County.
QUS L, BSS3X,
Notary Public and.
Ex-Oflieio J. P. Douglas Dist. (748) G. M.
Douglas, : : Ga.
Prompt attention given to all business.
Collections a Specialty.
IST. F. GOODYE’R
Blacksmith and Wheelwright,
DOUGLAS, - - - - GEORGIA
I am fully prepared to do all kinds
of work in my line.
Such as making and repairing bug*
gies, wagons, road carts, timber cartr,
etc., etc.
HORSE SHOEING a special
ty.
I would be pleased to have the pal*
ronage of the pub'ic. Respectfully,
2-23-93-tf N. F. GOODYEAR,
Schedule on Douglas & McDonald R.B.
Leave McDonald H :30.
“ Sweats Still 11 To.
“ Lowthers 12:0o
“ Moores • 12:23
“ Downing 1 ; bo.
Arrive Douglas 1 To.
RETURNING;
Leave Douglas 2 :20,
“ Downing 2 TO.
“ Moores 3:17.
“ Lowthers 3 :35 !
“ Sweats Still 3 :00.
Arfe McDonald 4 To.
Hoarding House.
Charges one dollar per day or 25cts.
per meal. Horses will be taken care
j of for oOets. per day or -foots, a feed
I \Ye solicit a share of your patronage.
Mrs. Penelope Denton.
Douglas, Ga, Proprietress.
I liBJUI S IIOP.s
PARKER A FIELDING
Proprietors.
COLUMBUS WASHINGTON,
The Dandy Barber.
Shop in same building as .jewelry shop.
fUERVOUS Troubles arc due to
i ■■ impoverished blood. Hood's Sar
| saparilla is the One True Blood
Purifier and NERVE TONIC,