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THE DOUGLAS BREEZE. VOL. X. The Douglas Abstract Company. Makes Abstracts of Title to all Lands in Coffee county. Buys and Sells Real Estate on Commission, Lends Honey, &c. Legal Blanks of all kinds for Sale. Headquarters for anything connected with Deeds, Mortgages, Land Titles, &c. Come to see us * Springs Near Douglas , Georgia . Unequalled as a health resort. Rates of Board low. Fishing and Hunting excellent. Good Recreation. Address JOEL GASKIN, Douglas, Ga. A New Enterprise. Messrs W. P. Ward and L. C. Hilliard have opened an abstract and real estate office in Douglas. A visit to their office will show that they are fully equipped for business, they have all kinds of ap paratus for making maps, plats, blue prints etc. A large map of Coffee county and Douglas hangs on the wall. Mr. Hilliard has been engaged for several months past in making a set of abstract books from the records in the clerk’s office. Many of the books of record in this county had never been indexed and it was next to impossible to trace a chain of titles. With the set of books made by Mr. Hilliard and used by the Doug las Abstract Cos., it will take but a short time to trace any title in Cof fee county from the grant by the state down to the present owner showing eyery transaction effecting the title to the land. If there is any one who has any doubt about his title, or if he wish es to know as to other titles to the same property the Douglas Ab stract Cos. can give him the desired information. Messrs Ward & Hilliard are well known and deserve to succeed. Mr. Ward was reared in this county and Mr. Hilliard is a son of Capt. C. W. Hilliard and a grand son of Abe Hargraves. Mr. Hilliard has charge of the Abstract office. Mr. Ward will have a law office in the same building, where he will be glad to see his friends. W. W. McCulley & Cos., McDonald's Mill. These gentlemen have recently added a-large stock of jewelry, to their large stock of general merchan-, dise. This jewelry was purchased from W. F.| Main Jewelry Cos., lowa City, the largest in the world, and ever>- pierce is sold with a guar rantee. Thejjpeople know W. W. McCulle>H& ! .|jb. as honest dealers, and the edito|r_pj£he Breeze com mend the Co. from past experience are fair and and JcqjjHifaecure the best J P * ,UI Bad SWpt. Much cfr -^sj - g being made now dajTv^W- cern j n g the unreli able of postal afliirs be tweenF N *js ace and Waycross. ' fault lies we are not ut we sa - v V at t|( “8 * j^BPr thin g out of i oint t ' at sl nie at once. Soil nl® . c .' l have been suS? t.id ies n tliese two p° mtil • r Th a*P* cause for consider- .n*nt and quite a lot ol mlt to Letters of inv gone wrong, and tli< f ‘ of Jfluglas are of shm seem to Hjularities, and \\e . the affairs! i the trouble is ■ Board of - •'l)e un- Going a Little Too Far. We like fun as well as anybody on earth, and we have spent many days of our life in making fun for people, but some folks do not have enough sense to make a good fool or to have fun. Last Wednes day when the passenger train on the Air Line was only a few miles from Douglas the ever alert and careful engineer discovered a mess of sticks and paper, made to look like a boy of about three years old, arms extended and wearing a hat standing in the middle of the track. Of course Mr. Morton did not know it was a fake, and he had to stop his train with a jerk. This was all intended for fun, but stop ping a train, or putting obstruction of any kind or for any purpose is not lawful, and who ever did this have laid themselves liable for prosecution. Lynch Law and the Courts. W e are informed that within one hour after being placed on trial last Thursday week, at Baxley, Will Abies was convicted of raping Mrs. Edgerton and sentenced to be hanged on June 30th. This is all well enough, but the lady who was brutally outraged by the negro de mon was compelled to testify on oath, before Judge, jury and all present, that the negro had accom plished his purpose. Had robbed her of her virtue, humbled her hus band and brought disgrace and scorn upon the children. And all this had to be done before the gap ing crowd—before the negro him self, who was doubtless exultant with satisfaction to know lie had humiliated one of the hated white race, that the incarnate fiend should should have justice. Did he give her mercy or justice when she was crying and struggling in his lust ful grasp? Did he think of justice, when for the third time in tne struggle, he choked her to insensi bility, and had her in his power for more than an hour? No, he never! and the black scoundrel got what he didn't deserve and that was a fair trial. He .should have been first hanged, and then tried and this poor woman would have been spared the humiliation of standing up before that court room of peo ple and admitting her disgrace. There are many cases of rape that that is never reported, because the helpless victim of some de-devil shrinks from the public disgrace of testifying before a court of her wrongs, and thus the fiend is allow ed to go unwhift of a speedy death, while the victim knows her dis grace, suffers through a pitiless life and at last fills a wretched grave. . They show women no mercv and Vey should have none shown them. ■ - Thank You Gentlemen, A prominent contractor told a friend of ours that the Breeze was larger than the town,” some time ago when he first saw the paper. A lawyer who has just moved up here from Florida says “the Breeze is the best paper in Southern Geor gia, excepting Dan Sweat’s paper.” Well, now. these are both compli ments. even in the latter case, but dDan Sweat don't move very fast IMjyinor'As.aid in six months. DOUGLAS, GA. SATURDAY, JUNE 17: 1899. Aguinaldo; AguinaWo, on a summer's ilay linked tlie meadows sweet with hay. That is, raked them as he ran, Pursued by tiie American. Of course the job was incomplete, Because lie raked it with his feet. He paused for breath beneath a tree; “Oli! but I’m tired out!' quoth lie. ‘Two hundred miles since sun up—gee! These spurts will lie the death of me. ‘And records!- at the rate I’ve run I’ve broken every nog-gone one! ‘Can’t even rest my hones a spell— l say with Sherman : ' War is hell!’ ‘lt’s worse I guess, because down there They must have camp stools or a chair, ‘Or sonn old fashioned kinds of seats Where one may loaf between the heats. Ilark ! there's another Fnnston shriek ! I guess I’d be .ter snook a sneak. Of all sad words of tongue or pen The saddest are these: ’l’m scooting again.” —Hobart, in Baltimore American. Dodson Printer’s Supply Company. We call attention of our contem poraries and (he public to the new type on which this paper is printed to-day, and ask you to note the clean, clear cut of every letter. Among foundry men it is known as “ten point, No. 13, Barth Se ries,” and is the same type used by Harper, the American; Leslie’s, and nearly all leading publishers. We bought it from Dodson Print er’s Supply Cos., of Atlanta, the only dealers in first class type and j printer’s material in the South, at I forty six cents per pound, and pur chased 225 lbs. We ordered it on the Ist of June and it was recieved and in the cases by the 10th, after re maining at the depots of Waycross and Douglas three days, really only six days from the time the order \yas written. These gentlemen gave us more for our old material, sold the new typa at as good prices as could be obtained any where north, west or east, saved us sev eral dollars in freight and always have been prompt, fare and square. We commend them to the publish ers of the south, as honest gentle men who know their business and will give their patrons the benefit of tlyeir vast experience. We have been buying type, staplers, borders, inks etc., from them for some time and have been treated as well as we could have expected. Mr. Dodson did not fight, bleed and die in the late fracus with the Span ish, but he remained at home sold type, and cussed Blanco, and after the war was over shipped the first printing office oijt-fit tq Pqrto Rico that went from the United Slates, Mistakes Will Happen. It will be remembered that in our last issue we we published the in formation that the Waycross Air Line Railroad Cos., would sell one fare round trip tickets to Waycross and return, good for two days— that is, to go down on Sunday and return on any train on Monday. We also went down on Sunday, and soon found out that the gentleman ly conductor knew nothing about this arrangement, and held to his old idea that passengers going for one fare should return Sunday evening. We were appealed to by passengers for our authority, but not having the letter from head quarters, nor a copy of the Breeze (authority enough for anything) had only to reply that Mr. Haw kins had himself sent us the notice published. We found when we reached Waycross that we were right, the Breeze was right, and the conductor was right.—we for publishing and he for obeving his old instructions, as the letter in forming him of the change had not been mailed, but was on the table in Mr. Hawkins’ office. We cussed out Holmes (notout loud) and hur ried on home to see if the neighbors had sent in any refreshments for our noon meal. Everything will be all right in future on Sunday. Miss Georgia Porter, of Winnie, N. C., is visiting Mrs. E. L. Bry an. on Cleveland avenue. ,'-. I . I Mr. J. J. Boone Dies in California. The Breeze regrets to learn of the death of the late editor of the Leader, Mr. J. J. Bo me, at San Francisco, Cal., on last Monday, June 12th. Mr. Boone was well known in this section, and had a great many friends, and while the writer did not agree with him in all respects, still, we have known many worse men than Mr. Boone. He was tender hearted and gener ous to a lault. lie did himself more harm than he did others. He tried to favor patrons and was left unable to meet financial obli gations; he had energy but failed in systematic management. What ever his faults were he had traits ot character that would leave a bal lancy in his favor. In his untime ly death his ‘friends and relatives have our sympathy, and we hope our brother found peace with God through Christ our Redeemer. The following letter from his brother, Mr. J. 11. Boone, of Hazlehurst, to Postmaster Finley may be of inter est to all concerned : Hazlehurst, Ga., 6-14-99. Mr. Finley— The remains of Jas. J. Boone, left San Francisco at 6 o’clock, p. 111., on Tuesday the 13th. The postal guide shows that it is a five days’ run to Macon, so |it will be Sunday or Monday be fore we can expect the arrival here. 1 will be notified when the re mains arrive at Atlanta, and if the mail is not ready to go out to Brox ton 1 want to have some one ready to take a message to Mrs. Douglas at that place. I will wire vou as soon as I hear. That will give the folks time to meet us at Lone Hill. I will pay all expense upon notice. Please do this promptly when no tified, Cause of death measles and double pneumonia. Very Truly, J. 11. Boone. A Slander on Southern Women. Some weeks ago when Ex-Gov. Northern was on a lecture tour in the north, two or three ladies of Atlanta wired him that the women of Georgia were willing to under take the moral education of the ne groes of the State. To say the least these ladies have taken a fearful responsibility upon themselves, in speaking for the women of Geor gia. They were not appointed for that purpose, nor does the high positions their husbands occupy give them any spell privilege, We have seen several inteligent ladies that are shocked at the audacity of these self-appointed mouthpieces, and they beg us to say that they are not w illing to have anything to do with the education of ne groes, that the howling nabobs of the north can attend to that duty. Those that raise their hands in holy terror, roll their eyes heaven ward and utter vile imprecations upon the heads ot the men who oc- casionly perforate one with bullet holes, or roust one at the stake for rape, should come down and gather the sweet scented heathens in their arms, fall upon their necks and weep as they teach them morality and republicanism. No sir, if the Atlanta telegraphers want to start a nursery tor rearing negroes to rape, burn, steal and murder, the women of Georgia does not desire to help them. Pocket Book Lost. Somewhere between Douglas and Ocilla, on Thursday 15th, a pocket-book, red leather, folded, .containing in paper money, I together with a Plant Spstem rnile | age book, name on both books. A j suitable reward will be paid the finder on bringing same to the Breeze other at Douglas, Ga. A. W. PUCKER, Albany, Ga. Miss Katie Kifkla'nd, a "most j charming youfig lady of Kirkhfiul, j who has been visitiy.g hensistej - , -Mrs. B. Peterson, ref he® jhoiue '1 uesaayJMfc gR JU J. A. Jones. Mr. ). A. Jones, well-known as a dealer in Buggies, Wagons, etc., lias entered anew roll, and has gone into the dry goods'business. He lias recently purchased the handsome stock of Dry Goods, Shoes, Clothing, llats, etc., of W. J. Smith & Cos., next door to Jones A 1 liomas, Plant avenue, Waycross. and he wants the people of Coffee county to make this store their headquarters when in that town. W . N. Jones, ii young man full of energy, fair and square dealing will be in charge, and every one will be treated right. Mr. Jones says he bought ibis stock very cheap and lie wants his Coffee countv friends to get the benefit of his good luck, lie is rushing things, and if you need anything in his line now is the time to buy. Another Candidate for Lynching. 011 Monday night last, a negro entered the sleeping room of two daughters of Mr. F. M. Mullis, a respectable farmer living near Pear son, and attempted a criminal as sault. The screams of the young la-' dies aroused the other inmates ot the house, and the black fiend made his escape'without accomplishing his hellish purpose. A posse is giving chase, and if caught: his t rial will be short. He is described as a black negro, 23 or 25 years old, weighing about 190 pounds, six feet high, teeth inclined to protrude and high cheek bones. Our people will look tor, arrest and hold for identiiica by F. M. Sweat, McDonald’s Mill, Ga. A Letter tram Mr. Hawkins. Wavcimiss, Ga. June 11, 1899 J. M. Fkbrman, Douglas, Ga. : Dear Sir —l note your article in the last issue ot the Breeze, stating that it the schedule ot the Sunday train on the Waycross Air Line was changed to leave Douglas at 7.00 a. m., and arrive at Waycross at 9.30, it would accommodate more people. If this L file case, and the majority of the people want this schedule we would glad ly change it as suggested. This Sunday train was put on for the accommodation and Conveniece of the people at your end of the line, and we are willing to do anything to furnish them with such accom modations as they may desire. Yours, t.mly, I‘\ M. Hawkins, Truffle Manager. The above letter fully explains itself, and shows how the officials of the road feel toward our people. We feel sure our people will ap preciate these concessions, and we want them to know this is not the 1 first time and will not be the last. ! When Mr. Hawkins’ proposition; goes into effect the Air Line will j connect with Plant System to Al-! bany, Jacksonville, Savannah, 1 Thomasville and intermediate sta tions, Besides it gives a person one hour more in Waycross should that be the objective point. We hope Mr. Hawkins will give us the early train. I heie will be a general meeting at the Baptist church beginning 1 riday June 30th and continuing several days, Revs. Scruggs, Bar ton, and Jessup will he here. Let every body come. Church build ing will be newly painted and seated. NOTICE,' 1 will be at the places named below on tlie dates named lor the purpose of receiving tax returns for IH'.fft. Pickren preeinct.Monday June Pith. Wooten ~ Tuesday ~ I mi,. Phillip’sMifi „ Wednesday „ Ht|,. Willacoochee Thursday ~ lfuli. Kirkland ~ Friday l: lmi,. Pearson Saturday ” 17i|,’ McDonald’s Mill, precint Monday June 10th. B. H. Tannei’s store, June Tuesday 20th. W. B. Teston’s store, Wednesday June 21st. Nichols, Ba., Thursday 22nd. Douglas Ga.! Friday and 23rd. and 24th. All Persons interested w ; ll plßtse take notice of these appoinineiita, * tliis will he my lust meet in<\promptly. .then eM.'t. ’ 1 NUMBER I WAYCROSS BRIEFS. J. T. Bi.anchahd. A vast amount of improvements are noticeable in all parts of Wav cross. Mrs. Charlotte Parker is erecting a handsome ten-room house on Church street. Two negro hoys' were arrested Monday and given three-months each on the chain-gang, for “beat ing the train.” Vacation time is here and the exodus to the seaside will soon be in lull blast. A number of families are making arrangements to spend the summer on St. Simon’s Island. Ihe old Cason store building, lately used as a livery stable, is being re-modeled preparatory to its transformation into a twenty-room hotel. Many other buildings are going up in various parts of the c i ty. I lu- Mayor has been “making it hot tor “juice ’ venders this week. The question naturally arises: If this “juice ’ is intoxicating, (and there is no doubt on this score) are not the city officials violating the law when they issue license for its sale? An organized effort will be made | by our citizens to stop the sale of the so-called “juice” in this city. Juice is another name for the vilest intox icating beverage ever compounded, and its sale should certainly be pro hibited. It not only intoxicates, but it robs those who drink it of their senses, leaving them worse than brutes. Miss Katheryn Shulls has accept ed. a position as teacher at the Eunice School House, two miles south ol this city and will continue through the summer. Miss Shults was one ol the brightest pupils in Prof. Settle’s Polytechnic School. She graduated*this week with high honors, and having acted us assist ant teacher in this school, will no doubt give entire satisfaction. A few weeks ago the streds were over-nm with a lot of worthless curs, but since the “dog-tax” is being collected you seldom see a “how-wow” on the streets. What has become of them? Only about 45 licenses have been Issued, and probjihly one dozen dogs killed, out ol not less than 1000 canines. Every person owning a dog should pay the required lax, or none should pay it. The new mill for the Ware Lum ber Company, located on outer Albany avenue, is rapidly nearing completion. This mill will have a capacity of nearly 50,000 feet of lumhei daily and will give employ ment to a large number of men. \\ ork bas also been commenced on the building to he used a* a com missary for the mill hands. Capt. Johnson is making tiling's hus f V out his way. Miss Annie Young, aged 15 years, and Mr. R. King, were quietly married at the residence of the Wesleyan minister, Rev. Davis, in Old \"\ aycross, Sunday after noon at 4 o’clock, Rev. Davis of ficiating. The bride is the only child of F. M. Young. The mar riage was a surprise, not only to her triends, but toiler parents, who knew nothing ot the event until after the knot had been securely tied. A freak prize fight bel was paid in this city Saturday afternoon. Union News Agent, John A. Moore, was a strong Fitzsimmons man, while Policeman Ed Knox was a firm believer in Jeffries. Just before the fight occurred they made an agreement for the man whose j champion lost to ride the other man in a wheel-harrow from the Herald office to the Union depot. Satur day, Moore procured his one-wheel ! ed vehicle and proceeded to give Knox the roughest ride he ever en joyed. lie selected the railroad track as the route, and now he wished he hadn’t, for while it was rough on the policeman it was worse on himself. v - ** The graduating * j Settle’s PolytechjP^fcj#y_^ p to h‘<vc ‘"I, ruu ot t ft U4l,