Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-29

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Brooks, w. E. Johnson, Jas. F. Askew.
P. ]. Todd, ]. T. Davidson. S. N. Reid,
S. J. Montgomery, c. d. Philpot, P. H.
Darden, NJ. A. ShacHleford, R. W. Moore,
w. NJ. Wright. o. D. Norwood, w. q.
Armstrong, R. ]. Darden. J. T. Matthews,
D. A. Philpot, E. w. Johnson, c. T.
Hightower, VI. H. Hightower, Jesse s.
Sims, ]. o. Sims. F. E. Smith, B. T.
Williams. W. E. Wilson, W. c. Lee, H.
H. Gaulding, w. r. Smith. W. S. Hen
don, F. B. Jenkins, ]. NJ. Gown, w. ID.
Russell, John Wilkinson, w. F. Cuipep-
per, A. P. Sewell, ]. R. Cooper, G. L.
Daniel ]. NJ, Scogin, D. C. Daniel, NJ D.;
T. 2. Reid, ]. G. Sims, ]. H. Sims, o.
P. Walton, ]. F. Jones, NJ. D.
Hearty Approval is Given
M'Lendon's Dismissal
ABBEvILLE, Ga, June 26.-As an in
dication of the sentiment Of the people
in this section concerning Governor
Smiths action in removing Chairman s.
Guyt McLendon, the following utter
ances of prominent Abbeville citizens viii
be Of interest:
Thomas Walker, merchant and anti
Smith man: II do not agree with the
views OF the governor"
A. F. Tanning, agent Seaboard Air
Line railroad: II have not read the ac-
counts Of the dismissal of Chairman Nc
Tendon, but l am of the opinion that IL
was the only thing the governor could
do under the circumstances"
c. Beckham, proprietor Of the Palace
Hotel and anti-Smith man: ut shows
that Governor Smith is game"
L. P. Wimberly, postmaster and anti
Smith man: Il admire. the governor
for his backbone. 1t was the only proper
course for him to pursue"
George F. Mcleod, merchant and
strong Smith supporter: Governor
Smith is the greatest man in Georgia.
think more of him than ever"
Judge J. NJ. Warren. ordinary of the
county and anti-Smith man: Il have
always been against Governor Smith. but
1 believe he did right in firing McLen-
don out of office. I also approve most
heartily the action of Governor Smith In
preventing the prison commission from
buying the Wimberly farm at about two
prices compared to its worth"
L. II. Glenn, sheriff Of Wilcox county:
IT have never voted for Governor
Smith. but would do so IL he ever runs
again. 1 am convinced that he is hon
est. He has stuck to his colors. also
admire him for his action in the VIM
berly farm matter"
And so 1t is all over the town ard coun-
ty They all think that Governor Smith
did the right thing. His friends think
more of him than ever and his enemies
admire his honesty OF purpose.
Opponents of Governor
Indorse His Action
wINDER, Ca, June %. 1903.
We, the undersigned citizens Of Geor-
gia, desire TO say that neither Of US ever
supported Hoke Smith for governor, but
we heartily indorse his action In suspend
NJ .T IL
road commissioner, (Signed) r. d. Moore,
c. NJ Fergerson, W. J. Herrin, c. o.
Niblack. F. L Sims, S. B. E House, J.
]. Wilson, J. w. Segars, g. W. DeLaper-
riere, physician and druggist; ]. Il. Tur-
ner, J. T. Strange, John NJ. Williams, H.
]. Garrison, H. A. Perry, z. F. Jackson,
Richard U. Wright, Thos. d. Hodges. A.
G. Cooper. J. A. Thompson, w. L. Bias
engame, Q. c. Phillips. J. A. Arnold. J. r.
Johnes S. E. Sharpton, (voted for him
last time)
THE majority Of the citizens whom
have heard express themselves" declares
G. w Woodruff, ARE loud In their praise
OF Mr.. Smiths action in suspending the
turn coat commissioner. All of Mr..
Smiths friends think he did right and
half of his enemies, who have never been
known to say a complimentary word for
the governor, now say that Mr.. Smith has
their respect and confidence. Many good
citizens who love honesty and sincerity
are Disguised with Mr.. McLendon. They
say he was insincere somewhere. They
admire great man like Mr., Smith, who
is sincere and faithful 10 the last"
Citizens of Lindale
Indorse Smiths Action
LINDALE, Ga, June 2s, 1909.
We, the citizens and voters Of Lin
dale and the Lindale district heartily in
dorse Governor Ho1e Smith in his ac-
ton of firing Railroad Commissioner s.
G. McLendon, he having betrayed a
trust the people bestowed upon him, and
we believe that Gov. Smith in so doing
did 1t for the best interests of the peo-
pie Of the entire state.
w P. Turner. Sam Johnston, Horace
Erwin, II. E. Newton, Harry johnson,
E. W. West, Walter Meroney, ]. D. Err
win. A. a Chapman, W. W. Clepper, II
H. Woodruff, s. r. Methond, NJ. D.; B.
E Dupree. L. z. Ingram, J. E. Smith, T.
L. Hancock. Robt. Roach, T. r. Smith.
F. NJ. Henderson, Charles E. Schram. !.
H. Duncan, J. E. Simpson. G. c. Floyd,
c. H. Akin, c. o. Lloyd, B. L. Fitch,
d. w. Barnett, w. G. Blankenship,
Henry w. Neal, J. VI. Henderson, r IA.
West, J. NJ. Glass. r. G. Barnett, c. II.
Cook, John w. Bobo, w. E. Campbell. !.
G. n. Groves. E. r. Yarbrough, R F.
ADAMS, w. NJ Bradshaw, j. D. Grad
doc, w. G. Dunehoo, A. w. Bobo.
Congratulates Smith
on Firing McL,endon
CALHOUN, Ga, June 26.-AIr L. N.
Legg, manager of the Legg Brick com
Dany of Calhoun, has addressed she fol-
owing letter to Governor Smith:
CALHOUN, Ga, June Is. 1903.
Hon. HOke Smith, Governor, Atlanta,
Ga.
Dear Sir: I'VE wish to congratulate
You on your action in dischargfng the
Hon. S. G. McLendon from the position
If chairman of the railroad commission
If Georgia
From our experience while presenting
case before that honorable commits
ion In January last, we were thorough
y convinced that Mr.. McLendon was not
,ur friend, but a friend TO the railroads.
I'VE think that your actions have been
Justified and proper. and should commend
'ou TO the public mind. In this you have
made new friends and your old friends
stronger.
IL. n. LEGG, Manager"