The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-09-24
JEFFERSON TEXAS SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER "a, 1904
A Statement.

To the people of Jefferson, desire to
make this statsment. In friendly
letter just received from Jefferson, l am
notified of the Prohibition election, and
in this connection, along with other
pleasantries, my friend intimates that
my "Anti" friends (?). roasted me, be-
cause of circular recently printed over
my signature, and circulated among the
people.
He intimates that some of these
friends (O even charged me with
cowardice, because l did not get the
circular out before leaving. Allow me
to say here, that hardly think any of
my former friends, on either side of
the question, would seriously make any
such statement. However, my record
will not bear out any such charge, and
it will be on easy matter to look into
my past character. If it can be shown
that have ever lodged vital issue in
any particular, or ran from public
opinion, or any of it's results, 1 will
gladly pay for any expense or trouble
incurred in making the investigation,
and l will pay one hundred dollars as
premium, to any man, who will find
anything but the contrary to be true.
have never seen copy of the circular
in question, but l will say here, that if
the circular contains nothing more
than was published over my signature
in the "J1MPLEoUTE" of September, the
3rd,, most assuredly have no apollo
gies to make, The words printed
there, were for the most part taken
from book, published a few years
ago. and gave to the public, in Sec
ton where lived, and where the
liquor element was much stronger than
in your section. Besides, have
frequently, before large audiences, and
in the presence of strong liquor men,
stated myself quite as freely as l have
in this article. Furthermore, thought
seriously of remaining in Jefferson I'M
til after the election, really wanted to
remain, (although did not believe that
liquor would be voted QUIT, but in
being transferred to this section, I was
urged by the highest authority in the
Church. to report for duty here, as
promptly as could, and my promise
was out to this end, so that 1 was
obliged to move at once. The saloon
men, and the saloon advocates. know
they are morally wrong, as we'll as l do,
and 30 far as they are concerned, there
is no need for argument. 1t is simply
a matter of cash against charact ter, and
as have merely stated facts, 1 think
no one should complain. In conclusion
let me say that l am not physically,
built right for running; and that my
legs have never been trained to run
from public opinion. have nothing
against any saloon man, outside of his
business, but his business is curse,
and when it comes to vital issue, /
shall always avail myself of my rights
as an American Citizen, and freely state
my position on this, or any other sub
ject, regardless of anybody's opinion to
the contrary. I defy any man to show
me where whiskey is moral or fnan-
cial benefit to any community, but you
won't have to leave Jefferson to find
conclusive evidence against it. I wish
old Jefferson and her people every
possible blessing. l have nothing
against any of her citizens, and how
ever they may regard me privately or
publicly, whenever l get ready to come
back, you will find me on the principle
streets of your town; and right here
let me add, that intend to come back
on visit the very first chance I get,
and | will not be moested either.
Yours truly and with best wishes,
r. G. GEORGE.