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WATCBOM JOUBMfi IBIDAT, XVO. li, IMA Longest Speech of Slaton Against Lease System COFFEE IS SAFE FOR JACK SLATON Douglas. Aug. II.—The Hon, T. W Hardwick made his set speech here Saturday. He waa very severe on Clark Howell and Governor Slaton, whom he accuses of being the fathers of the new. tax equalization law. aald that the public utilities con corns had the advantage now In giving In their taxes. He failed to mention the fact that the comptroller general of the state assesses the tax rate nil corporations, such a* railroads, etc., yet this "little Hardwick," as he called himself, would have his audi once believe that under the nee law, railroads give in their property at any value they see fit and that was the last of It. 8ome of the elder met among the audience, after tlie speak Ing was over, expressed themselves ha looking upon the speech as very demagogic in some respects. The speaker had many kind words for 8en- ator Hoke .Smith, but failed to explain what bail become of port rates, the speaker's reference to,the Loch- Vldge matter, he said several times that Lochrldge had told the truth and It seemed that he was fully expecting to be cheered on this statement, but no cheers met that part of the speech. The people here as a rule .give Mr. West credit for having more sense than to have made some statements that have been charged up to him. The audience of Mr. Hardwick was good nstured and laughed at his sal lies upon the other candidates, but the majority had long since made up their minds to vote for Governor Sla ton tor the short term in the senate. SOUTH GEORGIA IN STANDING IT FOR J. It. ANDEKHON. Atlanta, Aug, 12.—Tho election of Italdolph Anderson, president of the senate, to the governors chair, which now seems altogether probable will mean that South Georgia will have given the state her first governor since 1823. Since that time there have been a number of candidates for the govern ora hip from that section of the state, but until the present race there has been no candidate upon which South Georgia as a^ whole has agreed, and this has resulted always In the elec tion of tho candidate from some other part of Georgia. Randolph Anderson, however, has the almost unanimous support of the 8outh Georgia counties, and friends havo rallied to his support In a manner which has been very grati fying to him, and which forecasts very definitely his election. The fact that South Georgia is so heartily behind Randolph Anderaon In his race for tho governorship Is not remarkable, even though It Is unprece dented, almost, in tho light of tho fact that he has almost as much strength in North Georgia, whore he Is person ally acquainted with fewer men. Bach one of his friends In North Georgia, however, has been a center of Ander-| son support. Spiel’s Election Is Fully Assured Basing bis claims for re-election solely upon the record he has made la office and the service he has given Georgia, State Treasurer W. J. Speer Is deeply gratified over the widespread favorable press comment and the re ports coming from practically every Georgia county Indicating that his election Is now fully assured. Mr. Speer, though proud of his rec ord as a Confederate veteran. Is mak- claim to election upon that House Journal Shows Hardwick-Felder Charges Are False—The Only Thing Opposition Has Brought Against Slaton is That His Family is Rich score, but simply upon service ren- To the People of Georgia: , takes now, are the same as the post- There shall be no late canards from tlons that were and are taken by the „e. I warn you against those whose Express Companies, may come from my enemies. Put nO| He has not yet satisfactorily ex- faith in charges made or arguments plained hts opposition to President advanced Just before an election In the ( Wilson's Currency Bill. That law has hope that there will not be time to un- 'been tested by the tremendous strain do the harm they are expected to of world-war and has proved good. dered. Many Confederate veterans have assured him of hearty support. The Newnan Herald and Advertiser recently said of him: We are as willing for him to serve us now as we were when he, as a Con- feoerate soldier, took up his gun, went to the front, and bared his breast to the enemy, In defense of our property and our homes." What Georgia papers say of him: "Has a record combined with expe rience—an equipment that appeals to the voters."—Macon Telegraph. Ills administration of the State’s finances has always been most honest businesslike."—Henry County Weekly. "Ills record Is without a blemish." —North Georgia Citizen, Dalton. Mr. Speer has filled the state treas urer’s office most faithfully and effi ciently.”—Griffin News and Sun,- Ills management of the office has been perfectly satisfactory and we see no use for a change.”—The Nugget, Dahlonega. His books have always shown clean record. He will, no doubt, re-elected by a large majority." Sandersvlile Georgian. Ha has made one of the most satis factory officials the state has ever had.”—Enterprise-Gazette, 8enola. An able, capable and faithful cus todian of the state's finances."—Moni tor, Danlelsvllle. "He stands on his past record record that Is hard to beat."—Wire- grass Farmer, Ash burn. The people know that the state* strong box could not be In eafer hands."—Newnan Herald and Adver tiser. "Thousands of friends all over the state will be glad to assist in his re- election."—Forest Blade, Swalnsboro. 'His services have proven satisfac tory and the people will very likely vote to have him returnod."—Wrights- vllle Headlight. In addition to the foregoing, the spe cial legislative committee—Senator John T. Allen and Representatives Akin of Olynn and Wheatley of Sum ter—officially reported, after examln Ing bin office, that his books wero well kept and every dollar was accounted Perhaps he might slso explain to the This warning would not come from farmers of Georgia his violent opposi ng but for indications of well defined ( tion to the appointment of Chas. S. plans on the part of men opposing me Barrett, the great Agricultural leader, to circulate baseless rumors and half- to a place In the federal government, truths against me during the few re-1 Mr. Barrett Is the head of the larg- malning days of the Senatorial Cam-.est farmers’organization in the world, paign. j No man can bring aught against him, * Already they are making Invidious:He was proposed to the President by attacks upon members of my family, the farmers of the nation. Mr. Hard Ex-Judge N. A. Morris, of Marietta, wick bitterly opposed his appointment in introducing Mr. Hardwick at Al-!'— to anything. Why, I ask, did he phsretta a few days ago endeavored to.Want men of other states prefered arouse prejudice against me by mak-[over a good man of his own state who ing charges against those near and,was powerfully supported by citizens dear to me. I shall not stoop to make of states as far away as California? for. The Macon and Atlanta clearing houses have both strongly Indorsed him for re-election. Tho Macon Clear ing House, through Secretary John M. Ross, has said to the voters of Georgia: "It gives us pleasurs to Indorse the past record of Hon. W. J. Speer, state treasurer. He has made a faithful and efficient officer. We believe It to be to the Interest of the state to keep Mr. Speer In his present position.' TIIE SENATE FOR ANDERSON, No more striking tribute to the man • ♦ could be given than the fact that al most without exception every man who Is personally acquainted with Mr. Anderson Is a strong Anderson supporter. This la true almost in ev* In South Georgia, where he Is well known, the same conditions hold. Ho Is known as a man of strong charac ter, an active and able lawyer, and one who has the confidence and respect of eveqr class. The friends of Mr. Anderson are confident that he will come to the Ma con convention with the solid backing of 8outh Georgia, bo elected to the governorship, and as confidently be lieve that once elected he will fulfill the pledges upon which he is. basing blr candidacy. r Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 14.—The present gubernatorial race is remarkable for bno thing, that Randolph Anderson one of the candidates has tho almost unanimous support of the highest (• glslatlve body In the state, the senate. The respect and admiration of that body for Mr. Anderaon has been de monstrated more than one time. The first was his election to the presidency <of thst body while he wss serving his first term In the senate, almost unpre cedented In the history of the state. And aa Mr. Anderson now holds next to the highest office In the power of the state to confer upon her olflcera, that of president of the senate, they have supported the reform measures he has presented to them In a manner Adv, which speaks well for the chances Mr. Anderaon would have aa governor A POLITICAL BOOMERANG. The attack of Judge Newt Morris In behalf of Thos. W. Hardwick, against the good name of the first la>!y of Georgia and the governor of thl.i commonwealth wiii prove the most expensive piece of political tnud-sllnglng ever indulged in by the Hen. Thos. \V. or his henchmen What llttie chance he had to moke n decent race ngalnst Mr. 8taton. will dwindle to an Insignificant attempt at run ftlag, aa a result of the Indignation aroused at this scurrilous attack. la the name of Southern chivalry Which has remained ns the best as set the manhood of the South will i aver possess, we call on the voters of this state io show their wrath against one who cohld so far forget hiaiaeir as to accuse the wife of the state's governor of perjury and “tax dodging." The malicious malevolent mendacious and scurrilous politician who la so Intent upon advancing the Interests of hla chief as to overstep the usual bounds fu political to carry out thJ planks of his plat form Not only has Mr. Anderson the sup port politically of the members of the senste. hut almost without exception he has the friendship of the Individual members of that body. It la expected that when the legislature adjourns there will be a rattling of dry bones In the camp of the other candidates for practically every senator and le gislator upon hts return to hts own couuty expects to start a little Ander son campaign of h(s own. In his par ticular district and county. In the passage of the bills t*ndicj to cut down the amount of i* Ttl«* In the state, providing for four year te»«ns of state-house officers, and the biennial sessions of the legislature, the senste gave its heaty endorsement to their president, for he wss the In stigator and one of the most active supporters of each of the blits. Both the senate and the house of re presentatives have clearly Indicated that should Mr. Anderson be elected governor that he would have their reply. It is pertinent to note, however, thst this same Ex-Judge only a few weeks ago was supporting Mr. Felder as vehemently as he is now support ing Mr. Hardwick. This is but one in stance out of scores which go to clear ly prove the charge I made early In this campaign, to-wlt: That a potent partnership exists between the inner forces of Messrs. Hardwick and Fel der. These Inner forces no not even deny that they arc endeavoring to shift their followers from one candi date to the other in the hope of de feating me by convention jugglery. In many counties the Hardwick "lead- era" arc fighting for Felder and In others Felder "leaders” aro fighting for Hardwick. Joint Committees of the adherents of each have gone about brazenly attempting to form combin ations and co-alltlons against me. A perfect system of inter-communlca- tlon prevails and If Is employed with scarce attempt at concealment by those high in the counsels of both constituent members of the political firm of Hardwick and Felder. I have endeavored to conduct my campaign without blttemesa and without regard to political maneuver ing. I expect to win In the primary. If you vote for me, you will know for whom you nro voting. If you voto for Mr. Hardwick or Mr. Felder, your vote may count for cither of them, or some one else entirely. The only hopo of my opponents Is to deadlock the convention and gamble for a senator- ship. Shall you, the voters, choose the suc cessor to Hon. A. O. Bacon, or shall It be left to a convention toss-up? Tho politicians who would knifo me at any cost bccuuite I have not done their will do not hesitate to say they hopc- and it Is their only hope-to bring the latter about. Mr. Hardwick continues to explain hla position on the parcel post. He docs not deny that he opposed the sys tem which now prevails. Though ad- knitting the value of the system and thereby his error, he Insists that he shall oppose the system's further de velopment or extension. He has not denied that his position as taken in congress, and, withal, the position he Upon no premise can Mr. Hardwick justify bis absence from Congress at this time. Absent members have been summoned to Washington so thst the business of the government, now In the most critical stage since 1898, may be transacted. Others have respond ed; why not Mr. Hardwick? Even the threat of arrest and forc»ble removal to the scene of his duties has not swerved him from the course of official neglect which he has been pursuing at great expense to the tax-payers for virtually four months. If Mr. Hardwick's preserve is not needed, aye demanded, In Washington ; he cannot pretend to possess the slightest Influence or importance in the party or government, despite the pa tronising letters he has coaxed or beg ged from kindly superiors. Both Mr. Hardwick and Mr. Felder, CONVICT LABOR ON OUR PUBLIC HIGHWAY8 THE FALSE STATE MENT HA8 BEEN CIRCULATED THROUGHOUT THE 8TATE THAT I OPPOSED THE LAW. HERE ARE THE FACTS AND I CHALLENGE MR. FELDER OR ANYONE ELSE TO OAIN8AY OR DENY THEM. Mr. Felder Is not the author of the present convict lease law in Georgia. He opposed It In every way that he could in order to substitute for it a bill of his own and only voted for it at the last minute when he saw that there was no hope of getting through his own measure. THE LAW WAS DRAWN BY A COMMUTE OF THE HOUSE WHICH I APPOINTED A8 SPEAKER. ACT ING ON THE REPORT OF A JOINT INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE, A MA JORITY OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF WHICH I ALSO APPOINTED. THE L0NGE8T SPEECH I EVER MADE IN THE HOUSE WAS FOR THE ABOLITION OF THE CONVICT LEAS E8YSTEM. 2 shall hare no sensational and therefore unheard of charges with which to close my campaign. I have endeavored to present my cause to the voters In a way that permits of neither evasion or denial in writing. I have doalt In no Inunendo, and, I shall be glad to remember I have aimed no blow at anyone over the shoulders of those whom chivalry If nothing more should shield from political contro versy. This Is no time for agitation. A war > immense that even the student is amazed threatens business conditions in all the world. Not since Federal fleets blockaded Southern ports, have the cotton growers of the South, or the as I have shown before, many years millions of people dependent upon the ago furnished an example of their I successful marketing of cotton, faced ability to destroy rather than to build a situation so fraught with uncertain The wrecked Atlanta terminal? ty and danger. Thoughtful men, con- of the State's road, the loss of mil-1 servattve men, men attentive to duty lions In revenue to the school child- and devoted to the general welfare ren of Georgia, caused by their unfair assault on a move to Improve and save that property will ever be visnal evi dence of the destructive type of their statesmanship. ' Mr. Felder Is claiming great credit for himself by his position on the pe onage law. He says that the law should be at the helm. EVERY PERSON WHO OWNS PROPERTY, EVERY PERSON WITH LABOR TO SELL, EVERY PERSON INTERESTED IN SUSTAINING VALUES, HAS A DIRECT PERSON AL INTEREST AT STAKE. AGITA TION AND EXPERIMENTATION should be denned. Is not that elsctljr AHE DANGEROUS IN Tllliis LIRE what the courts havo done and Is not THESE, that the reason that our people op-| If you think I should serve In the poso it? Suppose the law should be senate, 1 promise to give to that ser- modifled by congress os Mr. Felder vice the best that Is In me. Though wishes. What guarantee have we that my abilities may not fully equal the the courts would not again construe demands of the office, I pledge to Its it in a way to oppress us? duties that close attention which I I SAY TRJ3RE IS NO 8UCH THING'have always devoted to official work— AS PEONAGE IN THE SOUTH OR IN the kind of attention that the success ANY PART OF THIS COUNTRY. THE LAW WAS PASSED TO MEET CONDITIONS WHICH NO LONGER EXIST AND WHICH NEVER DID EXIST EXCEPT .IN TERRITORIES ACQUIRED FROM MEXICO. IT IS OBSOLETE AND I 8AY IT 8H0ULD REPEALED. THERE IS NEED OF DEFINITION. AGAIN MR. FELDER IS CLAIMING ALL THE CREDIT FOR THE ABOLI TION OF THE CONVICT LEASE SYSTEM AND FOR THE USE OF ful business man devotes to his pri vate affairs. For the assurances of thousands of my fellow citizens Indicating my elec tion I am deeply grateful. I ask my friends to take care and get out a full vote and watch carefully for efforts on the part of my opponents to com bine opposition in the hope of throw ing the nomination In convention. JOHN M. SLATON. NASH R. BROYLES A WINNER One Of Hi* Opponent*, Alex W. Stephen*, Endorsed A Negro For Admission To The Bar. J UDGE Nash R. Broyles, one of Atlanta's best known lawyers. Is going to win his race for the state court of appeala by an overwhelming ma jority! BECAUSE— 1.—He stands for the Impartial enforcement of all laws. , 2.—He is opposed Co those trivial TECHNICAL ITIES which are employed to defeat the enda of juatlce. 3. —Ha gave way two years ago for tho sake of party harmony to Judge J. R. Pottle after tying with him In the primary. 4. —He Is better qualified for the poeitlon than either of his two opponents. Although all three candidates live In Atlanta, Judge Broyles Is en dorsed and supported by 30 per cent, of bis home b lawyer*, who best know the respective merits of MSI I. SiBjilS- those In the race. He iv*l*o supported by such eminent Georgia lawyers as .Judge Andrew J] Cobb of Athena, Judge W. E. Thomas of Valdosta. Judge John 8. Candler of Atlanta, Judge Joel Branham of Rome. Hon. Henry Goetchtus of Colnmbns, Judge George Hlliyer of Atlanta. Judge U. V. Whipple of Vienna and hun dreds of other distinguished lawyers throughout tho atate. ft —Alex. W. Stephens, one of hts opponents, has been defeated through the efforts of those who best know hts merits and abilities— hla home lawyers and his home people—for justice of tha peace, for tho legislature, for solicitor of the city court and for several other offices. He has never been elected by his home people to any office, while Judge Broyles has never been defeated by them. * ** renl ***** ago, endorsed and recommended a NEGRO for admission to the Bar. Mr. Stephens may not object to NEGRO lawyer* cro«,-questioning white wltnrac.*—perhaps white women—but Judge Broyles Jwi, end he would new endorse s NEGRO (or adntlMsIou Io the Bar. Let the people of Georgia say on August 1* how they stand on thl, question. Watt Hardware Company, V*. Joe Selindd and Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company. Complaint. I.ien foreclosure. In City Court of Wayeross, Ware County. September Term, 1914, Yon are hereby commanded to be and appear at the neat Sep tember term of City Court of said county to. answer plaintiff's de mand in a suit for foreclosure of material man’s lien. Witueis the Honorable John C. McDonald, Judge of said Court. K. J. Berry, Clerk City Court of Waycroaa. S 5 6twky. BROYLES A SURE WINNER FOR COURT OF APPEALS He Stands For The Impartial Enforcement Of All The Laws And Against Trivial Technicalities. - -county in Georgia indicate that Judge Nash R. Broyles of the recorder’s court of Atlanta, will be overwhelmingly nominated on August 19. to fill the vacancy on the state court of appealsbench caused by the resignation of Judge Ben H. Hill. There are four good reasons why the voters of Georgia are going to name Judge Broyles for this position. They are: 1 .—All three of th# candidates ara from Atlanta, and Judge Broylaa, as ahowrt by tha practically unanimous Indorsement of the Atlanta bar, it by far the best qualified for it 2. —Judge Broyles, in action and utterance, more than any othar man in Georgia, stand* firmly, Ilka the Rock of Gibraltar for LAW ENFORCEMENT. 3. —Judge Broyles stands equally firmly against li . D the old, worn-out, moss-covered, trivial TECHNI- naSn K. DTOjICS CALITIES that havt so often defeated Justice. 4.—He la entitled to election for hla magnanimous action of two years ago In withdrawing from tfte contest at the Macon convention* for tho sake of harmony* after he had run a tl# race with Judge J. R. Pottle for the court of appeals, In the state primary. Hla uif selfieh action on that occasion brought him an enthusiastic ovation, and practical assurance of election to the next vacancy. They art going to give him an overwhelming majority on August 19. PRE8S COMMENT ON BROYLE8. Selected at random from newspapers all over the state, here is what some of them say about Judge Broyles and his candidacy: "Judge Broyles is agalnrt 'Old Technicality,' and when he goes on the appellate bench, ’Old Technicality’ will have to get off.”—Darien Gazette. "The Indorsement of the Atlanta bar is another unmistakable evi dence of thq ability of Judge Broyles."—Monroe News. "Judge Nash R. Broyles looks like an easy winner in hla race for the court of appeals. Bibb county will go for him by a big majority.”—Macon News. "Atlanta knows Nash Broyles, both is citizen and official, and At* lanta commends him to the state at large as everything a Georgian should be."—Atlanta Georgian. AN ABLE AND FEARLESS JUDGE. “Judge Nash R. Broyles is a citizen of the highest type, a lawyer of ability and a judge of the strictest integrity and fearless in the discharge of his duty."—Athens Banner. "A man who could be as magnanimous in politics as Judge Broyles was two years ago. Is entitled to the confidence and consideration of the people, particularly when this is backed up with unquestioned Integrity and ability."—Augusta Chronicle. "Judge Broyles is one of the best fitted men for the poeitlon of Judge wo have ever known. It is Judge Broyles’ position on tho TECHNICALITY that will appeal most strongly to the Intelligence of the people of Georgia."—Rome Tribune-Herald. 80ME STRONG INDORSEMENTS. v, • , . In a letter to Judge Broyles, Judge Andrew J. Cobb, former justice of the supreme conn an<I ong of Georgia's leading lawyers, said: k feel Justified in saying that I anticipate for you upon the bench of this court a career which will be creditable to yourself and service able to your state." Judge W. E. Thomas of Valdosta, presiding over the southern su perior court circuit, wrote Judge Broyles as follows: "I appreciate the manifestations of courage, fidelity and upright ness which have marked your career. It will give me great pleaaura to commend you to my friends." The late Gov. William J. Northen, remembered for his state-wide campaign for law enforcement, writing personally to Judge Broyles, on September 15, 1908, said: "You have my sincere respect and admiration. You aro doing great service to the city, the state and your generation." Is 35 Years Long Enough To Hold One Office? If So, Vote For G. M. Roberts A Confederate Veteran, for Comptroller General WHAT PEOPLE SAY I have been intimately ac quainted with Mr. G. M. Roberts, who is a candidate for the office of Comptroller General of Geor- ft fo^ the past thirty years. He good business man, having been quite successful in various enterprises to which he has giv en his attention. He is public- spirited and enterprising, but has not heretofore sought pub lic office, but has been ready at all times to discharge the duties that fail to a private citizen, having been foreman of the Grand Jury of his county several times. Any statement made by Mr. Roberts, teaching business or political matters. I feel sure may be relied on implicitly. Very respectfully. PRICE EDWARDS. Judge Superior Courts, TaL Cir. G. M. ROBERTS. gree of credit to himself and the state. W. O. STRICKLAND. Ex-Clerk Superior Court. pelgu should k*o* whgi ih, BMdjhMrty eo-^ontioa In putting through prop). of th. Mat* thin* ot him. Jth. ntwnre. la which h« I. Lntrrated. Th* tupbf to Ula attack, aa wade! - by Hr. Statoo*, Campaign Iteaggwt j Than an to many auto bon* toot- (.rent candidate* an makta* tndt- Georgia people may like to bear Tommy pop off in political gather- inn but when It come, to selecting a United States senator they an not coin* to name a deserter. A casual renew ot the claims dlf- ladeed pros*, that tha hoomeraag'ta* all Ika time that wkaa Gabriel calm that Oeojgla will have to gal baa promptly returned and bat malt- {Mown hla trumpet n wUl be rathar a tew hundred more counties to aat- ten tha throwec-~8reaawlch Banner hud to hear I lafy every prediction. Slaton and Smith will prove a com- blnatlon that Ocorgta will be proud or. In the United Suttee Senate they will give Georgia npmeataUon that the atate and country will ha proud of. Voten of Georgia ue going to give any number of "promising" candi dates quite a set back Aug. 1*. Among the number will be one Thomas W. Hardwick, of panel post fame, Parcel poet — something that knocked the bottom out of a certain congressman's nee for the United States Senate. Further particulars will be furnished by the rolera of Georgia Aug. 1*. There la no telling what the Elev enth district can get with a Cong ressman "on the Job" nil the time and not making himself so well known by his constant absence from hla poo- of duty. . Mr. G. M. Roberts, of Buch anan, Ga., has acted in various capacities on Grand Jury daring my term as Solicitor General of Tallapoosa Circuit, and I regard him a business man of marked ability, fair, honest, capable, able, and I believe he would fill the office he seeks fairly and with ability. I have known him for thirty years. J. R. HUTCHESON, SoL Gen. TgL Circuit. Having known Hon. Geo. M. Roberts, of thb place, for the with Washington dispatches do not ye: , , ' 11 #f Hardwick or Walker refusing, past twenty years, it is nny of their sslsry for services not I pleasure I recommend him as be- " „. n r 1 H * rd wick's past record) ing worthy of the confidence and at Washington shown that Congrael support of the good people of «■ «*t along very won without him! the State. Mr. Roberts b an bit tha Eievtutk district looked to! able business man, and If elected least I to the office of Comptroller Gen eral will fill the office with a de- We hare known Mr. G. M. Roberta for 21 yean, personally, served on Grand Jury when he 'J am• fnrmwaw ■■tel final klma sa ®. was foreman, and find him a fair and impartb! man, doing busi ness between Ms fellow-man fairly, and believe the good peo ple of Georgia will make no mis take in supporting him for the office he seeks. JOEL PHILLIPS, Ex-Mayor. R. H. PARKER, Sheriff. I have known Mr. G. M. Rob erts 23 years as a business «»■ and a citizen. I find him a straightforward, businesslike man, worthy the support ot tho people of Georgia for the office he now seeks. He has lived in Buchanan 37 yean. It b tha talk of the town he will not lose a vote in it JOEL A. HOWELL, Mgr. Buchanan Bldg & Sup. Co. Hi ■■Hfifil