Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-01

East Mississippi has only few can
didates for state offices and as there is
no question as to their qualification,
we see no reason why they should not
carry their section of the state almosf
solidly. Decatur Times.
HON. J. P. CARTER.
There are several candidates for
lieutenant governor, but none of them
possess more ability and are better
equipped for the position than Hon.
J. P. Garter of Hattiesburg. He
has served several terms in both
houses of the legislature, was a
member of the constitutional conven-
tion of 1890, and comes from a part of
the state that is entitled to repre-
sentation on the state ticket. The
piney woods counties have always
brought up solid majorities, and if
the people Of the state decide to
recognize this very important portion
which has heretofore had very few
candidates for state offices, they could
not do better than elect Mr.. Carter
lieutenant governor. He has an ex-
tensive acquaintance and splendid
record as a legisla or. That he is a
leading candidate for this position is
generally admitted, and that he
would make good officer is unques-
=; CloHo
CAPT. J. p. CARTER.
Capt J. P. Carter, prominent law
yer and business man of Hattiesburg
is out for neutrality-suspicious.. This
office is of vast Importance to the
people of our state, and inasmuch as
he is the constitutional successor of
the governor, in case of the death or
disability of the governor, he should
| be selected on the basis of the gov
ernorship. Capt. Carter is thor
oughly familiar with constitutional
laws and institutions. He was a
member of the constitutional con-
vention of 1890, and served on the
franchise committee of that conven-
ton. While we do not disparage the
abilities of the othor candidates for
the lieutenant governorship, we can
say if the people shall elect Capt.
Carter the interests of the state will
be in competent and safe hands, even
should the Qovernorship, bv accident,
fall upon his shoulders. - Southern
Star.
Among the many distinguished
visitors to Macon Tuesday was the
Hon. j. p. Carter of Hattiesburg, can
didate for lieutenant governor
Capt. Garter is president of the
National Bank of Commerce at that
place, an institution that appeals
very strongly to our people by reason
of the number of Macon young mer
employed therein. Indeed this fact
alone should greatly enhance the
popularity of Capt. Carter in this
community. But, aside from this
Capt. Carter is personally man SAM
reproache. A typica southern gen
tleman of the old school and va
liant ex-confederate. He is indeed
one who in the language of thu
psalmist' hath clean hands and pure
heart,' refreshing virtue truly il
, the DAYS when the discOrd- breeding
, demagogue parades the land. Capt
, Carter is, moreover, gentleman
S thoroughly in sympathy with TIL
e progressive spirit that has made Hat
: tiesburg famous, and that is destine
under the providence Of God and
! wise and liberal administration t
place the star of Mississippi in tn
q galaxy of commemorative. If elect
= ed lieutenant governor he will do hi
duty honestly, fearlessly and capa
bly,, and believing in his eminer
n fitness for the position, it is a pleas
II ure to add this wholesome, unsolicite
;. tribute to the excellent impressio
his own pleasing personality an
many sterling virtues have made fC
). him. Macon Herald.
m Hon. J. P. Carter of Hattiesburs
$ yielding to the solicitation of frien(
J. all over the state, has announced h
as candidacy for the Office of lieutenan
If governor. Judge Carter is all e.
Re perienced legislator and there is n
" a man in the stated perhaps bett
" fitted for the duties of the office TIL;
or he. On the announcement of h
IN candidacy a large and enthusiast
st mass meeting of democrats of Per
re county was held at Hattiesburg al
TO resolutions of endorsement Pied
Y. ing him support in every way we
e. adoI ted. A Carter club, wi
re earnest, persistent work in view, W
ne organized The candidacy of Jud