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BROWIRI SWEPT STATE BY 14, JOE BROWN’S GREAT VICTORY COMPLETE. HON. JOSEPH M. BROWN, GEORGIA'S NEXT GOVERNOR Atlanta, Jane 5.—The Journal. Gov- erncr Smith’s campaign organ, and the managers of the Governor’s cam paign, a 1 , noon still refrain from malt ing a statement conceding the nomina tion of Mr. Drown. However, the re turns from the small remote precincts disclose small justification for any hopes they may have. At noon the estimated majority for Brown of 15,000 Is obviously not far over the mark. SMITH’S WARD THI3 WAS* A FEATURE IN FULTON COUNTY RETURNS. A feature of the election in Fulton county was the fuel that Brown car ried the Governor’s own ward by a safe figure, while the governor carri d only one ward In Atlanta. Another feature was the number of small coun ties carried by Broy.n. The Br^v.n managers Issued to the Aaiocir.tcd Pres3 from their headquartersTi At lanta last nhlit this statement. “We fought a clean fight anJ won. Atlanta, June 5—At 2‘o’clock this j The reasons *for the victory are so afternoon the Jou&al concedes , the 1 pronuonled that they would hardly Augusta, Go., June 5.—Uowdre Phln- isey, editor of thfc Herald and a strong Hoke Smith supporter, was defeated for the Senate by MorrlJ. auditor of the eGcrgia Railroad, by 337 majority. nomination of Jos. M. Brown by 1-1,030 majority. Atlanta, Ga„ June 5.—With the de feat of Hoke Smith for renomination, although Jqb. M. Brown's majority ia a narrow one, it would seem that the tide of "Reformation,” so far as Geor gia is concerned, has reached its cri sis. Hoke Smith pursued a most vigor ous campaign. He has stumped all parts and counties*of the state and hardly a city of important^ but what he has argued his masterful argu ments In vindication of hi^ policies. On the other hand Mr. Brown sat quietly in his Atlanta lieaJquarters, directing through a corps of stenog raphers and clerks the campaign which swept him into the Governor’s chair, not making a single speech. Atlanta, Ga., June 5.—At 9 o’clock this morning returns Indicate Brown’s majority of 15,000 will be sustained Jy official figures. Smith leaders have not yet formally surrendered. The candidates endorsed by the An ti-Saloon League In Fultoft county Jin almost every lutsanco suffered defeat. Lon F. Livingston, of the Fifth Dis trict, Charles L. Bartlett, of the Sixth J District, and Charles Edwards of the J First District, were rencminuted for ' Congress. Gordon Lee, Congressman from tae Seventh District, was unopposed, Dudley M. Hughes has apparently defeated Congressman Lewis from th.? Third District. v * limit of discussion. The attitude of le admlid: y'a!f::i \ ward invested Capital is perhaps the paramount is sue. It was not nil Is me between men but what they represented. Today's <llec/.on Vlhows th;'^ the >»re*u!llng opinion among the people Is that Mr. Brown’s election would go far towards restoring confidence.” One of the heaviest votes In the tory of Georgia wa.» cast, men’ stand ing in line for hours in the large cities- like Atlanta, waiting for a chance to mark their ballots. Richmond County for Brown. Aufustn, Ga., Juue 5.—With two small precincts still missing, Brown’s majority In Augusta City and Rich mond county is over 200. This was the one big city county in which Gov. >)idth expected an overwhelming vote., Meeting of Joe Brown Club A nd Torch Light Procession. The old members cf tne Ware Cou nty Joe Brown Club an \ the new members who were added to the list today, are requested to meet at 1‘Brown Park,” formerly known as “Phoenix Park.” Cattuday-night at l o’clock. There will bo speaking by local cretors and In a’.h prctaldllty 4“ torchlight procession. - The public is cordially invited. THE EARLY AFTERNOON EDI TION OF THE ATLANTA JOURNAL GIVES BROWN’S MAJORITY IN THE STATE AS 14,324. TERRELL SAYS BROWN WON BY 50,000 MAJORITY. Atlanta, June 4.—In a Statement to night former Governor Terrell of Geor gia said that hla information warrant ed him in making a statement that Joseph M. Brown had carried by 50,003 majority. Gov. Terrell claimed that Brown had carried Fulton county by 2;0G0. Ex-Governor Terrell told that story to the editor of the Herald a month ago. Richmond by 20 Majority. Augusta, June 5.—The Richmond county and city vote just consolidated gives Brown 2$ majority. BROWN WILL BE 16TB GOVERNOR TAKES HIS SEAT ON JUNE NEXT YEAR. Joseph M. Brown will bo the tcentTi governor of Georgia ince the Civil War. Charles J. Jenkins, was Governor from December, 1SG5, to Jan uary, I860, when he was deposed by Gt li, Meade, acting under the recon struction measures passed by Congress Urlgader General Thomas 11. Huger, of the UnulteJ Stntes army, was ap pointed to act ns- military governor until July, 18C8, at which time Rufus B. Bullock, the’reconstruction Gover nor, assumed t.ie chair. Rufus B. Ilnltock was governor fr July,^1808 to Oct. 30, 1871, when resigned the office. Benjamin Conley, president of the St.into, wus acting governor from Oct, 30, 1871, to Jan. 12 1872. James M. Smith was governor from Jan# 12, 1872 to Jail. 12 1S77. *nt seal or the slate which ten by Gov. Jenkins when deposed, J held by him until this time, delivered by him to Gov. Smith, the first chief executive to be elected by the nntraimnelod vote of the people cf tluh state since 18GS. For tlon In protecting the great seal ho received the thanks of the legislature and a handsome medal for his loyal- ;ilty and devotion. A!fr_ 1 H. Colquitt was Governor from Jan. 12 1877, to November, 1882, beginning under the constitution of 1868 ami ending under the constitu tion adopted fn the sumcr of 1877. Following Gen. Colquitt, under the constitution of 1877, Alexander H. Stephans, served from November, 1882, o March 1883, when ho died. James L. Boynton, president of the Jenuto, was acting governor from \L . jh 5, 4883, to May 10,’ 1883. Henry D. McDaniel occupied the jovernor’s chitfr from May 10, 1883 to November 1880. John B. Gordon served from Novem ber 1380, to November, 1890. i f . J. Northern was Governor from ember, 1890, to November, 1894. 1. Y. Atsinson, was the incumbent n November is9l. to November. Alien D. Chandler served from No- ember 1889, b November, 1903. Joseph M. Terrell from November, 992, to June, 1907. Hoke Smith une 1907. * RESULTS WERE CLOSE IN WARE SOME SURPRISES IN LOCAL POLI TICS YE8TERDAY. The heaviest vote every before cast. In a Ware county primary election was polled yesterd«>*rL775 voters cast big their ballots in the various pre cincts beforo the polls dually, dosed lust evening. n Tho race among the candidates for local offices was entirely overshadow ed by the governorship race, only those connected ono^way or another with the home candidates seeming to care very much one way or tho other ho won. While from tho early morning the* county was conceded to Brown by a small majority, just after the closing of the polls Iloko Smith forged ahead at one of the precincts and the Hoke Smith supporters began to bo wildly hopeful of carrying the county. This lead didn’t last long, however, and while the count was close for sever al hours, there was never any doubt, on the part of the Brown supporter* that the county would he safely In th<* llrown column. The candidates who won and their majorities are given below: Thin doQB not include the numerous candi dates who had no opposition.- For Governor, Jos. M. Brown, 92.’ majority. For State Treasurer, Robert E. Park 151 majority. For Prison Commissioner, Wiley Williams, 594 plurality. For Solicitor General, E. Lawton* Walker, 697 majority. For Judge City Court, J. C. McDon ald, 81 majority. ' For Solicitor City Court, A. B- Spence, 903 majority. For Representative, 3. F. Mlier, 4fC majority. 0 Ordinary. B. II. Thomas, 515 majority. For Sheriff, I). A. Woodard, 11 plur ality. * ’ For Tax Assessor, M. E Henderson, 5 plurality, For Treasurer, D. A. Williams. 17^ majority. For County Commissioner, D. J. MU r, 51 plurality. Inaugurated in ORATION FOR BROWN AT MARI ETTA. Atlanta, June 4.—A special to the* Constitution from Marietta says: • . Never In the history of Marietta wan- there shown such interest and enthus iasm ns wus shown here this morning. Both Brown and Smith forces appear ed nt the polling places long before- the polls were opened, determined to fight tho battle to an end, and for the IS RETURNED TO CONGRESS BY j first two hours the polling place was CHA8.6. E WAS NOMINATED BIG MAJORITY. Savannah, Ga., June 5.—Taat Con gressman Charles G. Edwards has been nominated to succeed himself seems certain from the latest reports from the twelve counties Jn the First con- grceplnil district. Twenty-four votes In V-* congressional convention are practically certain for him, with a pcsslMIity of two more. llle counties are Chatham, Bulloch, TLt.Uo, Emanuel, Tattnall an 1 Toombs Waiter W. Sheppard wins in Effing- I a 7i. Liberty and McIntosh and J. W. Cverrtrcef, In Jenkins and Bcrevau. DAVID AND GOLIATH UP TO DATE. Pretty collection of ail cslors ribbon only 15cts " ♦ LEWIS, WATSON, CO. crowded with supporters of both Brown, and 3ntitb, using every endeavor to n- fiueace votes for their respective can didates. . • Before 10 o'clock the knowing one? 1 began to declare Brown In the lead, and at 10:10 o’clock when Hon. Jos eph M. Brown appeared to cast his: ballot*,800 people went wild, cheered, shout.d, threw up hats and yelled for.' ILov.n. Novtr in tho history of this clfy w«?r such an oveatton given a candidate a* was accorded Mr, Brown here today. Morris Was Elected. Marrictta, Ga., June 5.—Newton** Morris was elected Judge of the Blue • Ridge District by 3,000 majority. WAYCROSS GA SATURDAY JUNE 6 1908 NUMBER t& Weekly Herald ORGAN OF WAYCROSS AND WARE COUNTY AND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS