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The Irwin County News
Official Organ of Irwin County.
A. G, Editor and Prop’r.
IEW YORK’S
I THIRD TICKET.
5VER.ETT P. WHEELER NAMED
FOR GOVERNOR.
I'AIRCHILD CHAIRMAN OF THE
C A M I* A I G N CO M M ITTE E .
[WJiv Ho Would Not Consent To
! IIon<1 tlie Ticket.
I New York, Oct. 9.—The third ticket
party at a meeting held this evening at
[he fo offices of the E. followin M. Shepard, ticket: decided For
nominate
Governor, Everett P. Wheeler, of New
York City: for Lieutenant Governor,
Daniel M. Lockwood, of Buffalo, N.
Y.; for judge of the Court of Appeals,
Oh as. F. Brown, of Orange county, K.
•Y.
E Wheeler has announced his aecept-
lance and Mr. Shepard says Messrs.
■ Brown and Look wood would also ac-
ioept I the nomination.
Promptly at 3 o’clock this afternoon
llhe hails of Trinity building in this
■jify began to fill up with Democrats com¬
posing the opposition to the regular
ticket. Mr. Shepard had given it out
early in the day that in his office in the
Trinity building the committee of nine
representing the reform element of the
Brooklyn Democracy, would confer with
, other Democrats from all over the State
| and nominate a third ticket. It was
l thought until the very last that ex-Sec-
| rotary Charles the S. Fairchild first place would the be
I nominated for on
I ticket, as he was the choice of the ma-
Ijority Iparent, of the reformers, but it v».:s ap-
when the conference had been
■in session some time, that Mr. Fair-
Bchild was nqt anxious to accept the
■leadership. The doors were closed and
■for two hours the reformers /discussed
■he situation. It was long after 5
Bs’clock before Shepard invited the mem-
fcors of the press into his office and gave
Bout the selections that had been made.
■Uiepard said a detailed statement of the
Proceedings of the conference iwould be
■given out at 8:30 o’clock in the even-
Img.
I Shepard made the announcement that
IChas. F. Fairchild would he the chair-
■nan of the campaign committee and had
^Agreed •be to serve. The committee the following would
composed in part of
' gentlemen, all of whom at the
were con¬
ference:
Franklin D. Locke, of Buffalo; Ed¬
ward M. Shepard, of Brooklyn; Henry
A. Richmond, of Buffalo; Seymour Van
Zandervoord, of Troy; Michael K.
O’Connor, of Brooklyn; Robt. A, Wied-
: ernian, o. Rockland county; Thomas G.
[Shearman, [of New York; of Brooklyn; John Brooks John Leavitt, A. Beat, of
I New York; and A . R. James of Buffalo.
L Istituted Shepard said that those named con-
only about half the committee
■fhich will be completed later and after
he had communicated with gentlemen
who were with tlie reformers heart and
l
soul, and who, he had no doubt, would
serve on the' committee. Shepard was
asked why Fairchild had refused the
nomination at the head of the ticket.
“Well,” he said, “Mr. Fairchild is
the leader of the State Democracy, and
( if lie accepted the nomination it would
entail upon him the necessity of giving
up the leadership. But lie has accepted
the chairmanship of the campaign com¬
mittee and will be In this fight heart and
soul.”
The .platform of the Democratic par¬
ty reform organization adopted by
the reformers is as follows:
1 Tlie delegates duly elected to the
Democratic State convention of 1894
by^ the "Democratic party in Kings
county, have been dishonestly and un¬
fairly excluded therefrom by the vote
of a packed and interested committee
and a vote under gag law in the con¬
vention, having associated with them¬
selves representative Democrats from
other parts of the State, adopt and
publish this declaration: We stand on
the principles of American freedom
and of our historic Democracy—that
each American citizen has the free
right to live ills life, do his work, to
hold his beliefs, to buy and sell and
to pursue happiness unhindered by
government, so long as be respects
the rights of his fellow citizens. New
York is, and will remain, a Democrat
lc State except when betrayed by un¬
scrupulous leadership, snap methods,
corrupt practices and ring rule, whicti
are no less un-Democratic than un-
American.
The Republican party has degenerated
into the tool of trusts—an enemy of the
people—using taxes to rob the many for
the few, producing a protection which
has produced cruel Industrial depression
and it is condoning the religious intol¬
erance of the un-American Protective
Association, which is utterly abhorrent
to genuine Democracy. Fit men only
should be chosen for public office and
unworthy candidates nominated by un
worthy means should ho defeated at the
polls. Service throughout by honest men
selected, fairly paid, giving the Govern¬
ment a dollar’s worth of work for a
dollar of pay and in places not political
i secure in the further Jding good ser-
| vice. We demand an efficient laws .enforce-
i ment of the civil service and on
;
5YCAMRE, IRWIN CUNTY, GA., OCTOBER 12, 1894.
extension of the classified service in
State and National affairs. The constitu¬
tional convention has sought to petrify
in the constitutioto of the State a ger¬
rymander apportionment contrary to the
principles of representative and Demo¬
cratic Government. We blame for this
danger to Democracy David B. Hill,
whose political shortsightedness in forc¬
ing the nomination of Maynard through
the convention as well as rhe Legisla¬
ture in the hands of our political oppo¬
nents, and we ask fair-minded Republi¬
cans to vote with us against this un¬
just and partisan apportionment.
The so-called Democratic senators Is
again a candidate for Governor, who is
a Democrat only when Democracy means
himself, who in the Senate of the Uni¬
ted States has opposed the Democratic
President, voted against the paramount
principle of the Democratic platform,
excluded himself from the councils of
the Democratic party and demoralized
the Democratic State of New York,
whose political career has been built
upon corruption, who has prostituted planned an
able intellect to evil ends; who
anil 1893 directed the political of crime hundred rebuked
in by a majority one
thousand, who is the arch enemy of
good government and real Democracy.
We owe no loyalty to a convetion which
denied representation to the Democrats
because they had. at their homes., done
their plain duty as Democrats and hon¬
est men and which held that regularity cities
in Democratic politics in our great
meant acquiescence if not participation
In public crime.
We present a worthy and loyal Demo-
emt as candidate for the office of Gov¬
ernor as well as worthy and loyal Demo¬
crats for the other two State offices to be
followed this fall. We do this in the
hope that our course will hold to the
Democracy many votes which would
otherwise be lost and still more that our
great party may not for all future time
sink below the level of politics and Pa
triotic service. We face the future look¬
ing forward to a united and triumphant
Democracy which, having rejected al¬
liance with corruption and crime, will
stand for these worthy champions ot
American freedom. We invite Demo¬
cratic citizens throughout the State to
unite with us in this nomination by cer¬
tificate pursuant to law.
Upon the main questions of national
politics the declarations of the platform
conform to that of the Saratoga conven¬
tion. The ticket as named will be nomi¬
nated by petition. The petition will have
to bear the names of 3,000 voters before
it can be accepted by the election com¬
missioners and printed on the official bal¬
lots. The conferees were confident to¬
night that the necessary number of
names would be obtained quickly and
stated that enough names would be at¬
tached to the petitions to give the ticket
official standing. The petition must be
filed before October 17th.
Headquarters will at once be opened
and a vigorous eampain commenced.
Everett P. Wheeler, the gubernatorial
nominee of the convention is a leading
lawyer and well known citizen of this
.city. He has always been a .Democrat
but has seldom worked in harmony with
the reular Democracy of the State and
has been known as a bitter opponent of
Senator Hill. He was one of the lead¬
ers in the anti-snapper movement in
1892, and did much to secure the nom¬
ination of President Cleveland whom he
counts as one of liis warmest friends.
MURDER IN EARLY.
The Trouble Grew Oat of tlie Re¬
cent Election.
Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 9.—A way back In
Early county 'Tern Weaver and Bill Cham¬
ber had a duel 4n a road last Thursday.
They emptied their pistols at each other.
Weaver was mortally wounded while Cham¬
bers escaped unhurt. Weaver was a Popu¬
list and Chambers a Democrat. A few
nights before the fight Chambers was tak¬
ing a wagon load of men to a Democratic
meeting and ran Into obstructions across
the road. His teflm ran away. The next
uay he stated that he believed, the obstruc¬
tions were placed In the road by a Popu¬
list. Weaver resented this. He laid In wait
for Chambers and the duel followed, re¬
sulting as above stated. It is reported that
the tragedy excited the Populists but there 1
-will not be any further trouble. Chambers
had a preliminary trial and was released
on $3,000 bond.
DUEL WITH AXES.
Kentucky Famishes One of the Most
Brutal Encounters Recorded.
Henderson, Ky., Oct. 9.—Two fanners
named Raymond Martin and Robert
Rey, at Hebaredsville, Ivy., 14 miles
from here, Martin quarreled got two today about handed a
woman. axes,
one to Rey proposing a duel. They
founght until Rey had both arms sev¬
ered and fell dead. Martin received
horrible gashes about the head and
breast and is dying.
A REPUBLICAN.
Middleville, Mich., Oct 8.—M. F. Jor¬
don, after declining the nomination for
Lieutenant Governor and resigning the
chairmanship of the Barry county Dem¬
ocratic committee has renounced his
allegiance to the Democratic party and
united with the Republican party, de¬
claring he has lost all hope and confi¬
dence in the Democratic party and its
ability to legislate in the interest of
people like ours.
SENATOR WALSH.
He Will Speak at Hawkinsville
Today.
Hawkinsville, Ga., Oct. 9.——(Special.)
—Senator Patrick Walsh is here today.
Tho continuous down pour of rain made
it impossible for him to speak and he
has consented to remain over until to-
morrow and address the people.
Senator Walsh is being warmly re¬
ceived by the people and is making a
fine impressidn on all whom he meets.
From here he goes to Sandersville.
The situation in New York State is be¬
coming interesting.
“In Union, Strength aiul Prosperity Abound.”
THE CANDIDATES.
Foil ELECTION 11EFORE THE NEXT
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
FOUR OF ALlilSTA’S CITIZENS IN
VARIOUS n.ACES.
Tlie Election** to be Decided in it
Few Weeks.
Now that the new Legislature is soon
to meet, on the 28th of this month, the
people are naturally interested in the
elections to be held by the General As¬
sembly. A United States Senator is to
be elected, a Justice of the Supreme
Court is to be chosen and probably two
more if the amendment Increasing the
number from three to five was carried
at the recent State election.
The judge of twelve judicial circuit:
out of thirteen are td be elected includ¬
ing the Augusta circuit, aud five solici¬
tors general of the courts are to he de¬
cided upon .m well as president aud sec¬
retary of tho Senate, speaker and clerk
of the House.
The Chronicle this morning presents
to its readers a complete list of the can¬
didates for election in every race before
tho next General Assembly.
It is interesting information and to
keep up with the contest cut out the list
and paste it in your hat.
For United States Senator:—
A. O. Bacon, Macon, Ga.
H. G. Turner, Quitman, Ga.
Patrick Walsh, Augusta, Ga.
For Justice of Supreme Court:—
*T. J. Simmons, Atlanta, Ga.
For the two Additional Supreme Court
Justices:—
Spencer A. Atkinson, Brunswick, Ga.
M. J. darke, Atlanta, Ga.
A. J. Cobb, Atlanta, Ga.
Joseph Ganahl, Augusta, Ga.
Geo. F. Gober, Marietta, Ga.
J. H. Martin, Hawkinsville, Ga.
For Superior Court Judges and Solicitors
General—
Augusta Circuit, for Judge:—
E. H. Calloway, Waynesboro.
*H. C. Roney, Augusta.
Brunswick Circuit, fdr Judge—
*,T. L. Sweat, Waycross.
Flint Circuit, for Judge—
J. G. Allen, Thomaston.
M. W. Beck, Jackson.
♦J. .T. Hunt, Griffin.
Flint Circuit, for Solicitor General—
O. II. L. Bloodworth, Forsyth.
Macon Circuit, for Judge—
*J. L. Hardeman, Macon.
Northeastern Circuit, tor Judge—
Judge Wellborn ndt a candidate.
,T. J. Kimsey, Cleveland.
H. H. Perry, Gainesville.
Northeastern Circuit, for Sol. Gen’l.—
W. E. Candler, Blairsville.
W. A. Charters, Dahlonega.
♦Howard Thompson, Gainesville.
Northern Circuit, for Judge—
♦Seaborn Reese, Sparta.
Ocmulgee Circuit, for Judge—
Judge Jenkins not a candidate.
Frank Chambers, Irwlnton.
J. 0. Hart, Union Point.
J. S. Turner, Eatontcta.
Oconee Circuit, for Solicitor General—
♦Tom Cason, McRae.
Pataula Circuit, for Judge—
♦J. M. Griggs, Dawson.
Rome Circuit, for Judge—
♦W. M. Henry, Rome.
W. T. Turnbull, Rome.
Southern Circuit, for Judge—
♦A. H. Hansell, Thomasvllle.
Southwestern Circuit, fo/r Sol. Gen’l.—
J. M. Dupree, Montezuma.
J. B. Hudson, Americus.
Talapoosa Circuit, for Judge—
♦C. J. Janes, Cedartown.
Lavendar Ray, Donga Spring.
Tallapoosa Circuit, for Sol. Gen’l.—
W. K. Fielder, Dallas.
A. Richardson, Cedartown.
W. T. Roberts, Ddug'lassville.
Western Circuit, for Judge—
*N. L. Hutchins, Lawivnrevile.
W. I. Pike, Jefferson.
John J. Strickland, Athens.
For President of Senate—
W. G. Beeks, Griffin.
C. H. Brand, Lawrenceviile.
W. A. Broughton, Madison.
W. H. Venable, Atlanta.
For Secretary of Senate—
H. H. Cabbiness, Atlanta. .
William Oliffton, Darien.
M. B. Pinson, Newnan.
For Speaker of House—
J. T. Bofiufeuillet, Macon.
W. H. Fleming, Augusta.
H. W. Hill, Greenville.
M. T. Hodge, Hawkinsville.
L. L. Mrddlebrooks, Covington.
John H. Reese, Rome.
For Clerk of House—
Mark Harden, Atlanta.
•—Present incumbents.
CHARTER SURRENDERED.
Springfield, 111., Oct. fl.—The Union
Foundry and Pullman Car Wheel Co.,
of Pullman, 111., today filed articles of
surrender of charter. The capital stock
is $500,000 divdied into 5.000 shares of
which George M. Pullman owned 4.993.
On September 29tlh, the directors decid¬
ed on closing up. The assets of the com¬
pany were declared and proceeds divided
among the stockholders and today the
charter was surrendered.
THE GEORGIA ELECTION.
Secretary Hoke Smith Interviewed
in Washington.
Washington, D. C., Oct. 8.—Secretary
Hoke Smith, who has just returned
from Georgia, speaking today of the re¬
cent Georgia elections said: “The State
ticket has been elected by between thir¬
ty and thirty-five thousand majority. It
is hardly fair to compare this election
with the State election in 1892, when
Gov. Northen received a majority of
80.000. Then the Republican State com¬
mittee declined to endorse the Populist
candidate and faled to put out any candi¬
dates of their Own. The colored teachers
endorsed Gov. Northen. Gov. Northen
therefore was not opposed by the Repub¬
licans, but on the contrary was support¬
ed by the majority of them. In the Pres¬
idential election of 1892 both the Repub¬
licans and the Populists had tickets in
the field and the Democratic majority
was 38,000, only five thousand more
than the majority in the recent election.
This year the Republican convention en¬
dorsed the Populists and the Republi¬
cans voted almost sc/1 idly for their ticket.
It is but fair that the comparisons
should be made with the Democratic
majority in the presidential ejection.
This shows a difference of only 5,000
votes and I believe that this will be
accounted for by the light vote polled.
It is am interesting fact that the Demo¬
cratic State Executive Oommitee did
not spend two thousand dollars in the
entire campaign. It is notable, too, that
no reduction of majorities took place in
the districts where the fight was eon-
ducted In line with a platform defending
a sound currency.”
* NATIONS COMIUNE.
England, Russia, France and Ger-
many Act in Concert.
Paris, Oot. 8.—It is semi-officSa'Hy sta¬
ted that the dispatch c/f the French
warships to China is by virtue of an in¬
ternational agreement to which Great
Britain, Russia, Germany and France
have already adhered.
CHINESE ARE TREACHEROUS.
Dondon, Oct. 8.—The Vicuna corres¬
pondent of-the Daily News telegraphs:
“The palace in Peldu is guarded by
Mongolians because the Chinese are no
longer trustworthy. Several fights be¬
tween the Chinese and Mongolians
have recently occurred.
RUSSIA TAKES STEPS.
Berlin. Oct. 8.—The St. Petersburg
correepctadent of the Koenigsch Zeitung
says that Russia has sent a strong force
to’the Chinese frontier to prevent fur¬
ther inroads of Chinese marauders. The
force consists of a battle ship, riflemen
and two squadron of cavalry.
CHINA OFFENDS RUSSIA.
Copenhagen, Oct. 8.—A dispatch from
St. Petersburg received here says that
the Russian government has lodged a
strong protest against the recent viola -
tion of the Russian frontier by a body
of the Chinese army who kil’Jed two men
who were working on a. road and nina-reo
the houses of the Russians. Russia is
said to have declared that this breach of
international law demands the payment
of substantial indemnity.
London, Oot. 8.—A dispatch from Che-
Foo to the Pal! Mall Gazette says that
seven Japanese war ships were sighted
off Wei Hel Wei. westward.
The Globe publishes a dispatch from
Tien Tsin stating that the Nen Chow,
which has just arrived here, reports that
about 10 miles south of Che-Foo, she
met the Japanese squadron. The Jap¬
anese flagship hailed the Wen Chow
and questioned her captain cone,
the whereabouts of the Chinese southern
squadron.
TRUNK FULL OF BEER
Greenvllle Is ilie Scene of a Lively
DIspensnry Case.
Charleston, S. O., Oct. 8.—Telegram*
from Constable Workman to Governor Till-
man Indicate that they had a somewhat
lively time of It up Jn Greenville today.
During the morning Governor Tillman re¬
ceived a telegram from the Constable say¬
ing that he had stopped and seized a trunk
which contained some export beer. The
trunk he stated came from the residence of
Mr. H. C. Marks and believing that there
was other liquor in the house of Mr. Marks
Constable Workman had sworn out a search
warrant before me local trial Justice and
given it to the sheriff to execute. Constable
Workman telegraphed that the Sheriff had
declined to make the search. Upon this
Information Governor Tillman telegraphed
to the Sheriff that he should make the gearen
and that if he did not that he would report
the case to the Legislature and have him
removed from office.
It is said that Mr. Marks’s house 4 sus¬
pected of being a repository for liquor for
his son-dn-law, Mr. Edei. Whether this is
true or not the investigation iwlll show.
MONEY FOR THE KNIGHT’S.
Chattanooga, Tenn., Oct. 8.—Thos
McDermott, attorney for the Catholic
Knights of America, today deposited
in the First National bank a check for
$16,967.66 paid by the Fidelity and
Casualty Co., of New York, to set
tie a judgment rendered against them
as bondsmen in defaulting Treasurer
M. J. O’Brien's case.
DEFAULTER ESCAPES.
London. Oct. 8.—The morning Post
has a dispatch from Buenos Ayres re¬
porting that Jabez Spencer Balfour,
who wrecked the Liberator Building
Society escaped from Salta on August
16. and is supposed to be In the Neth¬
erlands.
$1.00 a Year In Advance.
THE LEXOW
INVESTIGATION.
THE CAPTAIX WANTED THE I’RI-
VATE’S EXTRA SALARY.
BUT THE LATTER REPLIED
HE WAS NO SERF.
Agent Forget Has n Very
ient Memory.
New York, Oct. 9.—The Lexow po¬
lice investigation committee resulted iu
good work today. Among the crowd that
gathered early in the court room were
several police captains whose faces hail
not been seen there befdre. A host of
fresh witnesses were also on hand, in¬
cluding a man who had wanted to be
a policeman, and was swindled in the
attempt, an iron moulder who says he
was robbed by a policeman, and on
amateur detective who will have lobs
to say about scandal in the Essex Mar¬
ket police court. Warden See, of the
police court prison, told the committee
about certain abuses in these institulions
which he was investigating. Agent T.
Forget, of the French steamship line,
testified that his company paid $500 to
the police for extra services. The po¬
liceman on the peer was paid $10 a
week and $500 went id other police of¬
ficials. One of the company’s books,
which was produced, showed that in
November 1891 $500 had been paid for
“special surveillance on the pier.” Mr.
Forget could not remember to whom the
money was paid. Mr. Goff asked Mr.
Forget if Pdlieeman Degan had been
removed from the pier because he re¬
fused to divide with the captain the
money received from the company, De-
gan was present In court and Mr. For¬
get identified him. Mr. Forget’s memory
again failed him and Mr. Goff probed
without avail.
Policeman Louis Degan was the next
next witness. He is the first policeman
whq has accused a captain. He is a
Frenchman. He testified that he was
stationed on the French line pier for
eleven years. He said he received $10
a week for working over time and on
his days of?, He was sent there in LSSO.
The superintendent of the'line offered
him $10 for extra services. He cover
had a charge made against him and got
along very well, in 1891, Wardman Vail
came to him aud said, “Captain Schmit-
_
berger wants this $10 you receive.
“I told Mr. Vail,” said Degan, ‘ that
I was no serf and wduld not give up the
$10 earned by hard work after my regu¬
lar hours. I was already giving $5 a
week and the captain wanted every cent.
I told him that Captain Schmitberger
would next want my salary.
“Vail said, ‘You had better do
as the Captain may make you trouble.’
•Let Captain Schmittbevger do his
worst,’ I replied; ‘I won t be a serf.’
4. few days afterwards Capt. Schmitt-
berger called me into his room and
said: ‘Do you know where your post
is? It is over amongst the canal boats
_
and the fish markets.’ He said this in
a taunting tone, and I was subse¬
quently shifted from one point to • Hi-
other. On another occasion the Cap¬
tain called me to his room and said:
‘Your friends are going to have you
made roundsman, Now, I want you
to pick out the best post in the pie^
made roundsman ’
cinct until you are and
I replied, ‘You are my captain,
should assign me to my duty. I re-
fuse to pick out any particular post.’
The Captain said hastily. ‘We won’t
discuss that.’ I deposited all the extra
money with the Captain. ’
Supt. West, of the company, fo’low-
ed, and testified to Officer Degan’s ef¬
ficiency. When Degan was transfer¬
red Wardman Gannon called and de¬
manded the $10 formerly paid to De¬
gan. Supt. West said that If a re¬
ceipt would be given he would give
the money. A receipt was refused.
Mr. Goff asked If he knew $500 had
been raised by the steamship company
as a purse to Capt. Schmittberger.
The witness had heard a rumor to
that effect. He said that he protested
to Capt. Schmittberger against Offi¬
cer Degan’s removal, The Captain
said that the officer had been remov¬
ed for Insubordination. The Captain
also said that the officer was In league
with smugglers. Snot. West said he
told Capt. Schmittberger that such
a charge was ridiculous.
BRECKINRIDGE FOR SENATOR,
Cincinnati, O., Oot. 8.—The Times-
Star, Lexington, Ky., special says the
friends of Breckinridge are bringing
him out for senator. Secretary Carlisle,
Senator Blackburn, Gov. Brown, Gen.
Buckner and Henry Watterson are
among the other names mentia/ned. The
friends of Owens are urging Senator
Blackburn to take the stump immediate¬
ly in the Ashland district for Owens.
CLOAK MAKERS STRIKE.
New York, Oct. 8.—At a meeting of cloak
makers of this city tonight, which was
presided over by their leader, Joseph
Barondess, a general strike was ordered
to go into effect tomorrow morning. The
purpose of the trike is the abolition of
piece work and the adoption of a time
scale. The general demand is for $18
weekly wages and a nine hour working
day.
Ambassador Bayard will be given an
ovation when he reaches this side.
VOL. V. NO. 22.
THE SENATORIAL QUESTION -
Editor Constitution: It Is not only -true
that 'the masses are 'better informed on the
public Issues of tlie day thau ever In the
ed by the foregoing declaration to decry
politics a« the science of government, but
to put the practical above the theoretical;
to place measures above men, to magnify
relief for the people and to -minify the am¬
bition of the Individual.
Heretofore “hard Times” have been talked
of, but l>t was all talk. The traditional
wolf is now at the doors of hundreds of
history of the republic, but they are -wider
awake to the absolute necessity for more
business and less politics. It in not lntend-
thousands and has entered the homes of
thousands of our fellow citizens. To come
to the point, one of the greatest needs of
the country today is a greater number- of
business men In both branches of Congress.
The need of the country is men whose bus¬
iness experience will enable them to under¬
stand the wants of the people and teach
them exactly what to do in Congress in or¬
der to -the seeurement of relief.
In choosing a United States Senator we
need to keep this proposition in mind. Gov¬
ernor Northen’e appointment of Hon. Pat¬
rick Walsh to the Senate won the hearty
endorsement of all Georgia, primarily be¬
cause Mr. Walsh was recognized as a busi¬
ness man /more than as a politician. By
hard work, by .living up to his writings and
speeches on the value of real estate as a
safe Investment, by savings, he made him¬
self years ago a man of affairs. True, he
had legislative experience, but that was
purely Incidental. He has all the time been
devoted to business. He has been active in
party work—That was an act oi loyalty and
patriotism. His position as a journalist
has kept him thoroughly informed on the
public questions of the day. And the best
of all is that his business relationships have
given him the keenest possible apprehen¬
sion of the difficulties aud dangers which
beset the people on the right band and on
the left. It was this remarkable fact that
enabled Senator Walsh to make so splendid
and notable a record on the floor of the
Senate before he had been long enough in
the chamber to make the acquaintance of
all his conferees. 'Senator Walsh’s business
training and habits gave him the mastery
in discussing the tariff question and in util¬
izing that discussion to direct attention to
Southern development.
Senator Walsh is more a business .man
than a politician. The people understand
this, and for that reason desire that he be
retained in the Sfehate. In urging Senator
Walsh’s cla-im as more of a business man
than a politician, no reflection, directly or
indirectly. Is intended to the distinguished
gentlemen -who are contending with Senator
Walsh for the exalted position he now oc¬
cupies. H'is competitors are able men. and
deserve wedl of the State. But the fact re¬
mains i.hat Senator Walsh has proven by
his votes and his speeches in the American
Senate that he-understands the wants of the
people and possesses the ability and the
courage to successfully battle for them—
to keep up the light until relief is given.
Senator Walsh has demonstrated by his
votes and speeches in the United States
Senate that he is not only in favor of tar¬
iff reform and the income tax. but that he
Is in perfect accord with the people In -the
matter of that -measure of supreme impor¬
tance-financial relief. Senator Walsh’s
every effort h 0 ,s been and will continue to
oe on cne line of a revival of business and
of a return of prosperity to Georgia, the
South and the whole Union. It is the busi¬
ness view of the situation which deeply in¬
terests all our people. It is this business
vfew that has begotten in the hearts of tne
p«5ple the desire that Senator Walsh—the
business man—be continued in the Senate.
—Democrat, In Aamuta Constitution. -
DAMAGE TO COTTON.
Reports From Elbert Comity-Court
News and Politics.
Elberton, Oct. 9.—t8pe3i.il.)—'The
heavy rains and wind storm of the last
few days did great damage t.i the cctt«»
ctx/p, in Elbert. The fields were •white
with open bolls and now a large per¬
centage of it has been beaten out and
buried in the ground and is a total loss
Last Saturday night Mr. Thomas War-
len, residing ten miles north of Elber¬
ton lost his gin house by fire, together
with thirty bales of cotton, press, a lot
of cotton seed and various other proper¬
ty. It was discovered that the fire was
incendiary and a young white man in
the neighborhood named George Craw¬
ford was suspected, as Crawford had a
difficulty with Warren a few days pre¬
vious and had threatened in the pres-
ence .of several persons to have revenge.
Tracks were found leading directly to
and from Crawford’s house, Sunday
morning Crawford was arrested and his
shoes fit the tracks exactly. He was car¬
ried before Justice C. T. Bond who said
on account of the enormity of the crime
he would hear the case eta Sunday. The
evidence was very strong against the
young man and he was committed to
jail where he will probobly remain un¬
til the grand jury meets next month.
Mr. Sam L. Carter, who shot and in¬
stantly killed Ed Daniel in Elberton
last Thursday morning, is still in jail.
Daniel’s father, who resides in Atlanta,
came down and sued out a warrant for
murder against Mr. Carter. Owing to
the illness c/f the county judge the pre¬
liminary trial has been postponed. The
general impression is that if Mr. Carter
is committed it will not be for a higher
grade than voluntary manslaughter. He
has employed Messrs Shannon. Tutt and
VanDuger to defend him. There will be
a conflict in the evidence before the
court but there are many things to show
justification.
The Populists are preparing t<? contest
the election of representative from El¬
bert and have given notice to the gov¬
ernor. Col. J. N. Worley, the Democrat-
elect, received 493 majority in the coun¬
ty and it will take a considerable
amount of contesting td overcome it.
The Democrats of Elbert are actively
at work preparing for the congressional
election,
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Japan has knocked the chip off „ Rns-
ala’s shoulder. Has Japan well consider*
ed the size of that shoulder.