Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-06-07
THURSDAY, JUNE 7. 1906.

Is the sheer desperation of the men WHO
Il to force the ring candidate on the people.
sane man in Georgia who has an iota OF gen
Information doubts that Hoke Smith is at
cent, and has been from the very opening OF
campaign the choice of the people for
Ernor No honest man has denied it, so far as
observation extends. The strongest Clark
veil men in Fitzgerald and Irwin county be-
e and admit that Smith is the strongest cam
ate. They knew that he is stronger than all
other candidates so far as this county is con-
ned, but they tell us that their hope is based
4 revolution in sentiment in favor of the ring
Adidate that is supposed to take place be-
zen now and the date of the primary. Of
rise, we do not expect that change of sentl-
mt but rather to see the Smith sentiment
w stronger, and therein consists the differ
les in the Enterprise position and contention
that of the reasonable, honest antl-Hoke
9th people.
But there are always unreasonable people,
IA so far as this campaign is concerned Fltz-
aid has some of the most unreasona BILE; and
Ese people, without the prospect of doing one
tica1 of good for their candidate have under
en- to deliberately misrepresent the facts in
nection with Hoke Smiths visit and recep-
here last week. We would not misrepre-
II the truth if we knew that by so doing we
Id insure Hoke Smiths election. There
Ee too many eye witnesses to his reception,
know the truth, for even liar, who is will
to lie for advantage or even for fun, Tor
at might be true, for meaness) to hope to
advantage or get any considerable amount
IN out of deliberate misrepresentation; that
the liar is possessed of ordinary intelligence.
EN- we attribute the Misrepresentation we
ID noticed to want of com mon sense, or down
Iii cussedness that has overcome the modl-
d of intelligence the perpetrators may be
sessed Of
We must be excused for the least bit of i'm
ience in dealing with these irresponsible rap
lions, although they appeal to our sense OF
rather than indignation.
We want to state what no decent man will
aertake to dispute, that Hoke Smiths recep-
il ia Fitzgerald was in the nature of an ovation
Which any candidate for governor would feel
Ereme1y proud. He was met at the station by
ndreds, several hundred prominent, eager, en-
'Sssiastic supporters. His audience was estl-
ted at at least thousand people, it might
La been more or less, under the most
ring circumstances with out reference to
Exposure to the sun and arrangement of the
sakers stand ect. He was pleased at his re-
btion and treatment here. His supporters
#re pleased and expect to carry the county
srwhelmingly for him.
MM
# The Herad-Journal admits the right of an
secutive committee of party to enact rules
Ia regulations for primary. But, we want
sry white man in Georgia to vote in the State
.;snary in August. If the Democratic party is
ten, why come in and purify it.-Gree ashore
snrnal.
Harry Edwards was pleased with the action
the State Com mittee and for that reason he
j model man. Tom Watson was not; Hego-
b Siberia with Tom. Naturally, by reason of
Himeo Graecos ferentes dona"-a phase adopt
/ quite fluently by anti-Hoke Smith organs
.e genial Republican should be trying to dis
lot the party.-Sparta Ishmelite.
81 81
In another column appears the anounce-
emit of Mr.. L. L. Hall for the Office of Sheriff..
Ii. Hall has been living in the county eight
ears and is pretty well known. He was de-
.ated for sheriff of Berrien county by 10 votes
hen he was only "a years old. He has seen
rec years service in the regular army, four
ears of police and has been deputy sheriff,
id baliff, and naturally understands the duties
the sheriff, which would be of advantage to
g elected. There will, probably be other
in the race and the outcome is in
NAUTICAL at this time.