The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-02
CAMPAIGN FOR COMMISSIONERS

senator stevens on Trip to North Geor.
gia- Complimentary Press Opinions.
There is growing interest in the can
didacy OF Hon. 0. B. Stevens for cam
missioner Of agriculture, and his already
bright prospects for the nomination grow
brighter daily. Every mail brings him
letters from every section of the state
saying that he will carry the counties of
the writers, ana the press is giving him
an earnest ana enthusiasts ic support.
Mr.. Stevens returned SATURDAY from a
trip through middle Georgia. and he is
we'll pleased with his prospects through.
out that section of the state. Monday
he left for a trip through north Geor
gia.
Below are reproduced number Of ex-
tracts from leading papers CONCERNING
Mr.. Stevens and his candidacy:
From the McDono1gh Weekly.
Hon. y. b. Stevens of Dawson, candi-
date for commissioner of agriculture. was
a distinguished visitor to McDonouob
last tuesday. The editor of The Weekly
enjoyed the privilege and honor Of a per-
sonal friendship with Mr.. Stevens while
located IN his town some years ago, and
itlatfords US special pleasure to say that
he is not only splendid gentleman but
also practical farmer, sound, sensible
and in every way most excellent citi-
zen. His prospects of success are also
exceedingly f1atterlng. we are pleased to
state, and he richly deserves it for his
loyalty to his party, to his people and to
duty in every way.
From the Unadilla Advertiser.
The prospects of Hon. O. B. Stevens.
the south Georgia candidate for commits
siOner OF agriculture, are growing bright
er every day. Mr.. Stevens entered the
race without the assistance of any CLIQUE
or faction and is making the race solely
IN his own merits. To the farming class
of Georgia Mr.. stevens is a true and
trie friend, having eyer championed
the cause throughout his long public
career.
From the Telfair Enterprise.
The Hon. O. B. Stevens will paw this
county visit in the near future in the
interest of his candidacy for commission
er Of agriculture before the next demo
cratic convention. Mr.. Stevens is a prac-
tical farmer and understands and knows
the needs of the farmers of the state, and
he is fully equipped for the responsible
position to which he aspires. Unless
all signs fail Mr.. Stevens will be the next
commissioner of agriculture.
From the Jackson Argus.
1t seems that Mr.. Nesbit5 is running
for commissioner of agriculture in order
to ''vindicate" himself. Nesbitt beat
Henderson with only "eight years. as a
slogan, and now apologies for his can
didacy by saying that he desires the PEG
Pile to vote him vindicatiOn. The Ar
gus hereby tenuers Mr.. Nesbitt a vote of
| thanks for his distinguished services, and
with this call upon him to come down
or We'll knock him off the Christmas
tree.
From the Schley County News.
From the looks of the state press Hon.
O. B. Stevens OF Dawson will be oar
next commissioner ct agriculture. He is
one of the largest plluters in southwest
Georgia, and his cotton crop numbered
something like 800 bales last year, with
other crops in pr"DorCIoD. He is Small in
stature, slightly gray and impresses one
as being a member of the school OF
cOurtly ante-h9ilum planters. Senator
Stevens has a strong folio wing in Schley
county.
From the brownsville Times.
The Gambler letter has not affected ODE
Stevens chances. He is going along al
an even lope and will pass under the
string first.
From the Ringgold New South.
Senator Stevens says he needs no win.
| dicatiOn, but he wants to be commission
er of agriculture just the same.