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VOL. VII. LOCAL NEWS Peter, Peter, pumpkin eater, Had a wife and couldn’t keep her. He hid her Bloomers, bike and bell. And then he kept her very Well. —New York Press. Send in your subscription: you can pay us in the fall. You will miss some good things if you don't subscribe for the Breeze. The Douglas and McDonald makes its schedule as promptly as the stan dard roads. Hon R. G. Dickerson the nominee for Representative of Clinch attended city court this week. The wet ticket is in the mud. Next week’s tide will rise above it and we shall know it no more. Kinloeh Goodyear who has been un well for several days, went home to Waycross for recreation. Frank Ward says the juveniles had a picnic Tuesday evening and there was more cake than they could cat. Now is the time to subscribe for the Breeze. Polities will begin next week in earnest and we propose to tell it all. Col. Ward, of Douglas, was in Willa coochee last Saturday. The Colonel is the same courteous gentleman we have always found him. —Courier. Miss Mamie Massey of Scotland Ga,. one of the teachers in attendance at the convention at Cumberland was drowned while bathing in the surf early last Thursday morning. On last Mondy night Mr. and Mr3. Mac Brown tendered some of the young people a musical at their'residence in East Douglas. The occasion was one of much pleasure and the partic ipants are greatly indebted to the host and hostess. The Waycross Steam Laundry pays the express both ways oil work sent tnein. A minstrel troup was organized Wednesday night with O. Rudolph, General Manager, Joe Dauglitery, Stage Manager and W. W. Deloach, Musical Director. Arrangements were made to fit up the organization and we shall soon have the ebonies making fun for us. Send your linen to the Waycross steam laundry. It will cost you but little, an 1 makes you look neater. We call attention in this issue to the new ad of the Misses Douglas. They have an -established reput ition as milliners and their work and stock is the best and most mod ern that can be had this side of the eilies. They have built up a fine business in Douglas and their pros pects for the coming season are even flattering. Every lady who comes to town is invited to call on them whether they want anything or not. Emma Brown ,eol. was brought from Willacoochee and lodged in jail charged with killing John McCall. About two weeks ago McCall went to the wowan’s house and beat her hus band. She pushed him out of the door and shut it. He threatened to break it down, and as he walked up the step, she fired through the doer. The bullet entered his body from which he died. Emma’s bond was fixed at SSOO. and she was soon at liberty with a splendid bond to insure her presence at Superior couit. Tom Davis offers the Breeze for one year to any person who will bring him a correct solution . f the following problem : An apple orchard has 19 19 trees in it. It is required that these trees be placed in 9 slaight rows with 5 trees in a row. Either send or bring the solution to him at his store with explanation and the first erreet ap plicant will be sent the Breeze free for a year. We call attention to the ebang in Joe Anderson’s announcement. Jce is now running on the independent ticket and says he will carry the county by a safe majority. Mr. D. R. Clardy’s announcement for surveyor appears in this issue, Mr, Clar bv lives in the northen part of the coun tv. he is a worthy and capable man and a thorough democrat. THE DOUGLAS BREE2E. BRANTLEY’S ACCEPTANCE. He Will Abide the Chicago Platform. Waycross, Ga.. July 3. 1896. Hon. \Y. G. Brantley, Brunswick, Ga: Dear Sir :—The Democratic Conven tion of the Eleventn District, which assembled on St. Simom's Island on the 19th ult., unanimously nominated you as the Democratic candidate for the Fifty-fifth Congress from this district. We are appointed by the Conven tion as a committee to notify you of its action, and to request your accept ance, of the nomination. We take pleasure in doing so, and ask that you accept same. Yours truly. Jno. C. McDonald, I F. E. Twitty, E. D. Graham, V Com. R. G. Dickerson, C. R. Pendleton, Brunswick, Ga., July 16, ’9O. Messrs. Jno. C. McDonald, C. R. Ten dleton, F. E. Twittv, E. I). Graham, R. G. Dickerson, Committee : Gentlemen :—I have the honor to acknowledge your letter of the 3rd. instant advisng me that the Demo cratic Convention of the Eleventh Dis trict, Held at St. Simon’s Island on the 18th ultimo, unanimously nomi nated me as the Democratic candi date for the Fifty-fifth Congress, and icquesting my acceptance of said nomination. J have also before me a copy of the resolution unanimously adopted by said convention, and reading as follows: “Resolved, That we re-affirm our al legiance to the present existing Demo-' cratic platform and especially for that portion which declares for sound cur rency, but believing and holding that our national platform is the organic law of our party as loyal democrats we will abide the action of the Nation al Democratic Convention, which assembles! in Chicago next week.” lam deeply sensible of the high honor that the Democracy of this dis trict has so generously and unexpect ly bestowed upon me. The expres sion of confidence implied by this nomination, and particularly in the manner of its making, has stirred me deeply, and I can hereafter have no higher ambition than to prove myself worthy of it. I am fully impressed with a sense of responsibility that this nomination carries with it—the re sponsibility of beating unstained and untarnished the banner of true Dem ocracy, and the preserving inviolate the sacred trust of a great people that an election would place in my keep ing. I realize and appreciate my short coming , aud my inability to measure up to the requirements of this high office, and yet it seems to me, that this spontaneous and unan imous nomination imposes a duty I cannot shirk if I would, and leaves me no alternative but to wear the honor and assume the responsibility. TANARUS, therefore, beg to say that I accept the nomination. Should I be elected, I pledge my earnest and honest efforts to the up building and uplifting of my people and country. I believe that “public office is a public trust,” and shall faithfully adhere to that belief. I be lieve in equality before the law and in the law, and. my voice and my vote shall always demand it. I believe that my first allegiance and my first duty will be to the people I immedi ately represent, and it shall be my steady purpose and constant aim to sec to it that they aie not forgotton when public benefits are to be bstowed, and that their rights are respected whenever public benefits are to be ex acted. I believe in party organization and in party integrity. I approve the spirit of Democracy that prompted the resolution of the convention nom inating me. I accept the declaration of principles as ’laid down in’tbe plat form of Democracy recently adopted at Chicago as the true Democratic faith of today and shall abide by it. The free and unlimited coinage of both gold and silver at the present le gal ratio by this government, without waiting for the aid or consent of any other nation is now a part of the Dem ocratic creed, and. as such f will sup port it. Its practicality as a mean? of producing birnetalism has been questioned within the party, but the majority has declared it practicable, DOUGLAS. GA. COFFEE COUNTY. FRIDAY JULY 24 1896. Unto All Men and. All Things Give Due Consideration 15. E. LaMimco. DEALER IN Mil! MW] ItOIMtS. Etc. Mantels, Grates. Tiling, Iron Fencing and fine memorial ware. \Vritc_for designs and prices. R. E. LaMance, Brunswick, Ga. um Waycross store The Largest Stock of SSJWkB&c. In any One Store in South Georgia—and PRICES LOWER than small houses can afford. Wo are Headquarters for everything in a FIRST CLASS | CLOTHING STORE B. 11. LEVY BROS. & CO. WAYOBOSS, G--A-. and 1 have an abiding faith in the lof ty patriotism and wise judgment of the great Democracy of America, and. u'ntill time shall loose to me the faith, I shall not depart from its teachings, nor stray from its, leadership. The issue of the impending cam paign is plainly marked and well de fined. For the unrest, tlie discontent and the distress of toiling America; for the increasing burdens of repeated bond issues, our arch enemy, the Re publican party, not only offers no re lief or remedy, but proposes higher tarifflaws that will pile up the bur dens of a suffering people, and open wide the doors for the trusts, com bines, and monopolies to carry out their schemes of robbery. Democ racy holds out all the admitted ben efits of bimetallism, as a relief and a remedy for the ills from which the country suffers. It is the only rem edy to-day offered to the American people. The issue is no remedy against a remedy. It is disease, pro posed to bo intensified, aggravated and prolonged on the one hand, and hope of relief on the other. My deep and lasting obligation to the Democracy of the Eleventh Dis.- trict for its partiality to me, I beg to acknowledg through,you and to you 1 express my thanks for your courteous letter. With the lnpe and belief that a triumphant victory awaits us in No vember and with assurances of high personal regard to each of you J am, Truly yours, W. G. BRANTLEY. A Reception- On last Thursday evening at their residence at Downing, Sir. and Mrs, {Fount tendered the visiting young ladies of that place a handsome recep tion. A number of Douglas young gents were present and the occasion was second to none in the social events of Coffee county. Mr. and Mrs. Blount were very charming in their hospitality, and the music and refreshments which they had provided evinced an excellent taste on their part. The ladies present were Misses Shad Lowther, Nannie Buck, Sallie ihomp son, Mamie Harrison, Lysta Vickers, Mamie Gordon and the Misses Har rell. The gentlemen were Messrs. Joe Daughter}’, Cleon Baker, Harry A heeler Oliver Deen, Tom Harrison and Mr. Rogers. A w Hh i Ü bps jpa / yiff iSKi r The Court. The City court lias ben in session nearly all tho week. It was the regu lar quarterly term, and besides a large number of jail cases, the ciyil docket was full. The six negro women who were tried for disturbing public worship were all cleared but one. They were re-arrested and tried for riot, but the evidence was not sullicient to convict them. The one convicted, Mattie Williams, was fined S4O and court charges or six months in the chain gang. David Brown was fined $l5O and cost or twelve months, for selling whiskey in the county. Will Benuct, a negro boy stole four roasting ears from .1. 8. Bostwick and got $lO and cost or four months. A trover case between Girtman and Peterson was decided in favor of the former. Allen Haskins sued Peigler <fc Cos. for his rears wages and was given S3OO. A number of lesser important cases were disposed of. The cases disposed of at this tern of City court cost the county about $l2O, vhereas the same work done by tho Superior court, which certainly would have had it to do, would have cost the ■ounty over £'Boo. And, yet, some people would abolish the City court. FOR SHERIFF I hereby announce myself a candi date for Sheriff to run on the independ mt ticket. I respectfully ask the sup nort of all the citizens of the county regardless of party or color. J. H Anderson. For Tax Collector. The friends of Bryant W. Douglas hereby announce him as a candidate for Tax Collector, subject to the action of the Democratic primary, and ask the support of the people. FOB SFKVEYOR. I hereby announce myself a candi date for surveyor, subject to the action of tile democratic primary, and respect fully ask the support of the people. D. It. Clardy. NOTTICK. The Democratic Executive Committee of Coffee county arc requested to meet at the courthouse on Monday Aug. 3, for the purpose of consolidating the pri mary election returns. J W Greer, Cbm. Prot. J W Quincey, Sec. DON’T YOU DO IT DON i Dispute with a woman when she says our goods arc the ones to buy, because she knows what she is talking about. DON 1 Argue with Her when she says our prices are money-savors. She talks like a sensible woman who knows what’t what. DON’T Try to excuse yourself for going to someother store instead of ours, 'i ou know that you can offer no sufficient reason for passing the store where the Best and Cheapest Goods together. DON’T Expect wife to meet you with a smile if you’ve gone to some other store than ours, when she expressly told you to go uo where else. Don do these things if you expect to live long and do well. . We want all l )G °P lc to drop in and see our New Stock of Dry .mods, Notions, Fancy oood, clothing, nats, shoes etc. We Call Youb Attention To The Following Prices. lO.OOOGois-CalTes-Goats ail liis Make up our Stock of Shoes and Slippers. We can save you 50c. on tho|l. in shoes. Don’t Monkey With High Prices or Dynamite. They will “Bust” You. WE HAVE CUT PRICES IN HALVES. Calico 4!J, 5. 6, cts. yd. Checks 5, (>, cts. yd. Sheeting 5, (>, (if, cts yd. Pants cloth 15, 20 cts. yd. Corseets .in, 00, ;sct. Lace let. yd. and up. Embroidery tot. yd. and up. Ladies silk belts 35cts. Gents leather bolts 40cts, Window shades “nets, race curtains loots. Straw matting 20ets, yd. Hemp carpet loot. yd. 24 envelopes shoots paper nets. 100 lish hooks 10cts. SHOES: Oxford Ties for Ladies 75cts. and SI,OO, a good congress shoe $1,25, Oil Grain piainshoa worth sl*s9 our price SI,OO. Ladies Dongola Button slioo.only SI,OO. raoosaxss. We can save you money in this line. Flour $4,75 Bhl. (Dots, sack, meat i-V't. lb. Lard Sets, it), 30ft rice sl, 181 b sugar sl, (in, coffee sl, 4oz. snuff 10c. tobacco 35c. tt , 4 feet Flora Loo Tobacco 24ds. Camly lOds. 11,. It is the event of the season, a— We have got the strongest line wc have over offered in this section and all at extra low prices. OUR BAIT IB BARGAINS! fjTVERY DAY IS BARGAIN DAY.^ WARD & DAVIS. LEADE EL IjST LO W PRIOEO Douglas, . LVorgin: THE CHEAPEST GROCERV STORE IN TOWN. T. J. DAVIS & CO. Wo do not soil flood for fun, but 8:8 forth a Loast Money |1 YOU CM ALWAYS FIND BARGAINS WITH US. Our line of Bacon, Rice, Sugar, Flour, Coffee, Crib, Tobacco, Cigars, Snuff, Candies, Cakes, Jellies, Rutter, Lard and all kinds of VegtablesAre always fresh. On 11 am 1 ask 11- j>i i< < - I x :I'< >r< tlaii jin (| olsevirhdi'ft, and always rermunbc.r lioadciuarUis For wusixirn beef and sale and I'resh li~li, at lowest prices. We have Shaved oil clean ourselves and in Shaving we tut so close WE CUT OUR PRICS. We are always glad to Show you our good BECAUSE WE KNOW WK CAN SELL YOU AND SAVE YOU MONEY. T. J. DAVIS St 00. Douglas, Georgia. NUMBER 21