The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-09-28
CYCLONE" AT THoMAsvILLE.

much good.
CYCLONE" AT THoMAsvILLE.
His Speech Had Little Effect--Mr. Griggs'
Speech.
Thomasville, Sept. 23.-The "Cyclone"
has come and gone and Democracy still
lives in Thomas. Today was red letter
one for the Third party in this county
and yet they have not much to be proud
of. The much-talked-of Cyclone
Davis, of Texas, made the address of the
day for the Peoples party. He made no
use of logic, but appealed to the worst
element of the most ignorant classes.
Hon. j. M. Griggs, of Dawson, was here
to represent the democrats. The speak
ing began by Colonel Alex r. Jones in
reducing l. a. Hand, of Baker county.
The doctor is in the race for congress in
che second district against Russell. He
talked about an hour and only touched
issues in high places. He said he was
opposed to bonds and national banks
and claimed to be Jeffersonian. Said
the government should make coolies IF
money and pay off it's debts and not tax
the people. He said nobody paid any
taxes except laborers.
At the conclusion of the Speakers
effort, Colonel Jones introduced the
Cyclone from Texas" j. r. Davis. Mr..
Davis began by requesting quiet hear
ing from both sides. He dealt for sor,e
time aDuct party platitudes about lite
liberty and the pursuit of happiness. He
rehearsed big st of calamities, depict
ing starving and ragged people.
When his hnur xUoc nm bo cro 10 xro,x e.. -.
the democrats. Captain Hammond in
troduced j. M Griggs, solicitor general
| OF the Pataula circuit, as the cha mpion
, OF democracy. Mr.. Griggs began by ex-
posing the misrepresentation of Davis
and Hand. He went for Davis without
gloves, to the delight of the democrats.
and showed up the record of Davis when
he was stumping Texas for the democ-
racy.
The Indian Agency Appointment
was humorousiy referred to and as Da-
Wis had acknowledged privately to Griggs
that the reason he did not accept was
because has wife would not let him. The
speaker said Davis was in the power of
| woman's suffrage. This brought cheers
from the democrats.
Mr.. Griggs' remarks on the tariff, the
ownership of railroads and other issues
| were replete with statistics and proof
showing that he was thoroughly familiar
with the questions involved. He would
frequently turn to Davis and challenge
| him todeny some statement. His speech
was convincing to even Third partyite.
he told numerous anecdotes to illustrate
his point.
Me- Griggs made splendid speech and
was repeatedly applauded. Several par
ties asked him questions and were
promptly answered.
When Mr.. Gliggs concluded Mr.. Davis
again took the floor to reply to the
brilliant young democrat. An exceed
ing y dramatic incident took place while
lie YVES discussing the ownership of rail.
| roads. Davis had said that he would
will ngly answer questions put to him by
any one. However, almost at the first
fire, he flew off the track and made an
| ugly display of his temper. Mr.. Frank
Hawkins, prominent young lawyer and
leader of tie Young Mems Democratic
Club, asked him if the government
! bought the railroads froTn the monopo-
lies that now own them who would get
the money? This was aelincher Davis
could hot and would not answer.
Now, sir,' said Mr.. Hawkins, "an-
swer my question or sit down."
''Sit down or answer echoed the
crowd
A Little Excitement.
DAVIS evaded and Mr.. Hawkins insist
ed. Davis at last lost control of himself
and told Mr.. Hawkins that his father
was cooper, and in his case had evil
dent put the head on the wrong end of
the barrel
''DO you mean to insult me?" said Mr.
Hawkins pushing his way towards Da-
Wis. The latter replied that, ''In Texas
when a white man insulted another
there is funeral and they could not
scare him.
Hawkins setorted that there could be
funeral in Georgia just as well, and as
for himself lac was ready for it. Friends
crowded around the young lawyer, and
Mr.. I'll. Merrill, chairman of the central
democratic club, placed his arm through
Davis's to insure him protection. Griggs
also stood up with the Cyclone" They
pleaded in the name Of personal friend
ship that the hot words go no fur5h, r.
but said that Hawkins had clearly made
his point
Davis finally resumed speaking. When
Davis concluded his address, Mr.. Haw-
kins went to him and demanded an ex-
PLANTATION. The latter apologized and
what might have been serious ending
IF the debate was averted.
Democracy today is stronger il Thomas
county than ever. The Peoples party
only paraded their weakness. After the
coming elections they will hardly be
strong enough to make an Interesting
funeral.
Notice.