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CAMILLA ENTERPRISE. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY WALTER A. ALLEN KDtm ASD PUBLISHER SUBSCRIPTION RATES* ONE YEAR - - $1.00 SIX MONTHS - .50 Official organ of Camilla, Ga„ • • And Mitchell county • • TELEPHONE NO. 64. Entered at Camilla, Ga., post of¬ fice as second-class matter. FRIDAY. DEC. 23, 1904. DISTRICT POi riCTS The Macon News, is probably tbe best informed newspaper on politics in all Geoigia, outside cf Atlanta. Editor Boiffeuillet has written a resume of the situation in this district that makes inter¬ esting reading, to say the least. He may be wrong, and in some of his presumptions he no doubt is a little astray, but here's That he says: “It is generally understood down in ihe Second district that Cougre-omian James M. Griggs will off-r for re-election only < ne mpre time, and will then retire from the congressional arena in which he has been eight years, up to the present time. He has just been re-elected to his fifth term, if he is re elected in 1908, and retires at the end of that term, which will be his sixth, he will have served twelve years in cbtigress. What will Judge Griggs do when he retires from congressional life? He is ambi¬ tious, as everyone knows, and popular Will he enter the sena¬ torial fight in 1908, which year will mark, according to present expectation * the close of his ca¬ reer in i<ii" hotis-? Or, will he hold him-, if m readiness for a contest > >■ she governorship in 1910? “In to.- event of the retirement of Ootiirr-,inan Gtig^s, as sug¬ gested above, there vill be, no doubt, a tiot fight in the Second district in 1908 for his successor ship. There are quite a number of able and popular gentler.-en who aspire to succeed Congress¬ man Griggs For instance: Hon, W. E. Wooten, of Dougherty county, solicitor general of the Albany oireuit; Hon. W. N. Spence, of Mitchell county, judge cf the Albany circuit; Judge Raines, of the City court, of Daw¬ son; Mayor 8. A. Roddenbery, of Thomasville. There may be other gentlemen, in the district who may enter the contest, but Messrs Wooten, Spence, Raines and R ddenbery are regarded as certain candidates. “1. is whispered that Judge Spence may not wait until 1908 to onter the congressional fight, but may try conclusions with Judge Griggs in 1906. Relations ara said to be quite strained be¬ tween Congressman Griggs and Judge Spence. The hot fight made on Judge Griggs in t)ie re¬ cent state convention by Judge Spence when Judge Griggs de¬ sired to go as a delegate from the state at large to the St. Louis convention, is well remembered. “If Spence and Wooten should run for congress in 1908, the un¬ usual picture would be presented of the judge and solicitor general of the same circuit opposing each other for the office of congress, man. Spence and Wooten have just been re-elected judge and solicitor general each respective¬ ly, for the ensuing term of four years, which term expires in 1908, the year of the prospective hot fight in the Second district. The Second district is the second larg¬ est in tne state, in point of popu¬ lation. It co . li!s 126,980 pet* pie, and comprises the following fifteen countif s: Baker, Berrien, Calhoun, Clay Colquitt, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Miller, Mitch¬ ell, Quitman, Randolph, Terrell, Thomas and Woi th.’’ The editor of the Macon News seems to be (?) better informed as to Second District politics than those who live in the district • The editor ot the Enterprise, who lives in Judge Sp<nee’s home town, is in position to know tnat the relations between Judge Griggs and Judge Spence are no more strained no" they have ever been, and because two gen ilemen happen to differ as to what policy is best for their party to adept in a campaign, does not necessarily cause a disruption of the personal friendship that may exist between them. The Enterprise is in po-ition to say further that Judge Spence has not stated, in private or pub¬ lic, that he would be a candidate for congress two years from now or at any future time, but we know that the Judge is a mao of laud¬ able ambition with the rights of every true American citizen, and should the time and conditions be opportune and his fellow coun¬ trymen desire it, he could n-t do otherwise than accede to their wishes. But why project such surmises two years before there is a call for it? 19 it simply the woi k of a sharp politician, who would try and make men commit themselves to something before it really ex¬ isted. ^ * " A The editor of this paper has been in a position to observe something of the conduct of Judge Spence for the past year, duiing which time efforts have been put forth b j parties in the district to create the impression that l e was trying to work up a sentiment in favor of himself to 8 icceed Judge Griggs in congres* at the next election, even charg¬ ing that he was trying to use his pjsitio on theb muh to put him¬ self forward, but we have eeon nothing in hie demeanor, and have heard nothing from hia lips tha’ would justify the charge, n he cent ary the Judge ia attending strictly to his duties as judge of the Albany circuit. Christmas Tree. With the usual commendable that has been put forward by these gentlemen in the past, to give pleasure to young and at the Christmas tiu e. Mr. T. B. Perry and Dr. F. L. will provide a handsome Christmas tree and a Santa Claus Bennett’s Hall on next Mon¬ day evening, to which the public is invited to come and bring pre¬ sents for their little ones, their friends and sweethearts. The above named gentlemen will generously pay all expenses of the tree in the way of hall rent, providing the tree and necessary lights together with a Santa Claus to please the children and all that parents and friends will be called upon to contribute is the presents they intend to give to their loved ones and friends. Remember that the Tree will be at Bennett’s Hall on next Monday evening, with Santa Claus and a full corps of assis¬ tants to make the evening pleas¬ ant and enjoyable to all. The “Eoho,” the name of a neat little four-page paper pub¬ lished in the interest of the Thom asville High School, is the latest addition to the Enterprise ex¬ change table. It is well edited and nioelv nrmttd from thp Thomasville Press office. Nearly a half million Georgians visited the World’s Fair. NOTICE WE have on band ear of select Mules and Horses and will keep a full supply on hand until Spring. We Sell Cheaper than any firm south of Atlanta. Call and'see us. Respectfully, G. B. Cochran & Bro. Camilla, - • Georgia. XMAS! HERE is music in the name It £ C?l £ has been a time of feasting and pleasure, when good things come Will you have it remain so! We want to impress on our customers that their inter¬ ests arc ours and that we intend to make this year a success, that is, as far as our feeble efforts can avail. It' there is any thing you want in the line of Fancy or Solid Groceries you can get it from us. We want you to remember this '‘Do you need a fruit cake!” Leave your order with us. We will have on hand a fresh line of nuts, raisins, candy, oranges, etc. J JljL* Trjr JtS I4» 4EX X i X n €3 —•— • • ”S Our Holiday Line of Ladies Skirts is Complete. Dress skirts and Walking skirts from one to eight dollars each. Brown cold’s light or dark, blue colors, castor colors, warmest scotch colors with or without drop skirts. Length from 38 to 43 inches long, all prices from $1 to $8 each. Lookers are Buyers! They will repay looking at and w T e will be glad to show them to you. Our line of men and boys suits, pauts and evercoats are complete. Don’t order and be vexed by delays but come around and I guarantee to suit you. Berman’s J Camilla, Georgia. Studebaker took the Double Grand Prize at St. Louis. We handle his goods—one or two horse wagons and buggies. mm Remember! Yon can retire first-class Optical sen-ices by calling on Dr. C. L. Tavlor who is fully qualified to make a thorough examination of your eyes and prescribe glasses to suit each patient. Graduated iu Optics four years ago. Have had four year’s experience and all his patients are well pleased with his services. Anyone wishing to make a Holiday present either for yourself, friend or rela¬ tive can take advantage of the following liberal offer: In order to more fully advertise bis skill and best quality Crystal Lenses, lie will accept the coupon below at 50c payment on each pair of Spectacles or' eye glasses purchased. This eoupoais no good after January lfith, 1900. ! • - <aw This Coupon is good for £ _ SO Cents a In part payment for any Eye Glaskas or Spectacles * • bought of me before January 10th, 1905. u '• 5 • C- L- TAYLOR. % JEWELER AND OPTICIAN, - Camilla, Ga. ■ a Clip the above coupon out around the dotted lines and bring it to me. It is worth 50 cents.